A driver who has had several alcoholic drinks takes much longer than usual to brake when a hazard appears. Which effect of alcohol best explains the slower ...

Assessment: Biology 0610 | Paper 2 Mock 01 | Multiple Choice (Extended) Subject: Biology - 0610

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A driver who has had several alcoholic drinks takes much longer than usual to brake when a hazard appears. Which effect of alcohol best explains the slower response?

Answer Details

Alcohol is a depressant, so it slows the activity of the nervous system and lengthens the time taken to respond to a hazard, which is why the driver takes much longer to brake. It does not speed up the nervous system, sharpen sight, or increase muscle strength; the slower response comes from its depressant effect slowing nerve impulse transmission.

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