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What Alcohol Does to Your Body

Institute of Human Anatomy via YouTube

Overview

Explore the journey of ethanol through the human body in this 28-minute educational video. Learn about the various structures alcohol interacts with, from the oral cavity to the liver and brain. Discover how alcohol affects different organs and systems, including the digestive tract, cardiovascular system, and nervous system. Understand the physiological processes behind intoxication, hangovers, and how alcohol impacts different individuals. Gain insights into the complex relationship between alcohol consumption and human anatomy, presented by an expert from the Institute of Human Anatomy.

Syllabus

Intro.
Disclaimer.
Oral Cavity.
Esophagus.
Stomach.
Intestines/Mesentery.
Liver.
Heart/Lungs.
Spleen/Gallbladder/Pancreas.
Muscle Tissue.
Brain/Neurotransmitters/Behavior.
Hypothalamus/Pituitary/Adrenaline/Cortisol.
Kidney/Vasopressin/Urination.
How Alcohol Effects Different People.
The Hangover.
Thank You Body Donors!.

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