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Practice

Group Activity: Effects of Intoxication on Body Systems

Intoxication affects many systems throughout the body. Four systems that are
especially affected by intoxication are the nervous, cardiovascular, excretory, and
digestive systems.
With a group, brainstorm the effects of intoxication on each of these four systems. List the
effects in the spaces provided in the drawing below. If you need help, look at Figure 3 on
page 381 in your text.

Cardiovascular System

Nervous System

Excretory System

Digestive System

Nervous System:

Cardiovascular System:

Excretory System:

Digestive System:

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