Sarita Aggarwal solutions for Biology [English] Class 12 ISC chapter 11 - Adolescent Issues: Alcoholism and Drugs [Latest edition]

Which one of the following is a synthetic drug?

Which one of the following is not a derivative of opium?

Amphetamines have the following effect on the body.

Which drugs are commonly called sleeping pills?

Which one of the following is a psychedelic drug?

Which one of the following drugs causes hallucinations?

Alcohol is a ______.

What happens to alcohol in the cells?

Which one of the following is not true during excessive intake of alcohol?

Which of the following is an opiate narcotic?

A natural plant product, used as a sedative.

Which one of the following is obtained from the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa?

Where does alcohol effect immediately after drinking?

Less response of a drug to a specific dose with repeated use is called ______.

Caffeine is present in ______, ______, ______ and ______.

______ is taken by students as it gives a false feeling of alertness and awakefulness.

______ are commonly called sleeping pills.

Opium is obtained from the ______, plant with scientific name ______.

______ is chemically the drinking alcohol.

Alcohol is produced by the action of ______ on ______.

Severe degeneration of liver due to excessive intake of alcohol is called ______.

Fermented beverages like beer contain ______ content of alcohol.

Alcohol ______ the reaction time of an alcoholic.

State whether the following is true or false.

Morphine and codeine are obtained from opium.

State whether the following is true or false.

Amphetamines are used as sleeping pills as they depress the activity of central nervous system.

State whether the following is true or false.

Ethyl alcohol is used as an antifreeze in automobile radiators.

State whether the following is true or false.

Active ingredient in morphine is opium and is used to relieve pain.

State whether the following is true or false.

Alcohol is a stimulant and so feel happy and elated after taking it.

Match the following.

Answer the following in one or two words.

Answer the following in one or two words A white colourless and crystalline semi-synthetic opioid.

Answer the following in one or two words.

A group of chemicals or drugs obtained from the dried leaves and flower parts of a specific hemp plant, that affect cardiovascular system.

Answer the following in one or two words.

A group of synthetic drugs often used as 'pep pills' to stimulate nervous system.

Answer the following in one or two words.

The type of alcohol obtained by the action of yeast on sugars and also used as 'drinking alcohol'.

Answer the following in one or two words.

A disease by excessive use of alcohol that leads to degeneration of liver.

Assertion (A): Opioids in small dosage are used to enhance respiratory activity.

Reason (R): Opioids bind to the specific opioid receptors present in the respiratory tract.

Assertion (A): Alcohol when taken along with narcotic drugs is extremely harmful.

Reason (R): Alcohol damages digestive system only.

Assertion (A): Tobacco contains a large number of chemicals including nicotine.

Reason (R): Nicotine stimulates adrenal gland which decreases blood pressure and heart rate.

Assertion (A): Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that activate cannabinoid receptors present principally in brain.

Reason (R): Cannabinoids are known for their effects on cardiovascular system of the body.

Assertion (A): Heroin is also called smack.

Reason (R): Heroin is an opium alkaloid.

Assertion (A): LSD and marijuana are clinically used as analgesics.

Reason (R): LSD and marijuana suppress the brain function.

Assertion (A): Tobacco users face a high risk of lung cancer.

Reason (R): The polycyclic hydrocarbons in nicotine inhaled during smoking are carcinogenic.

Assertion (A): Dope test is used to estimate the level of blood alcohol by analysing the breath of persons drinking alcohol.

Reason (R): A drunken person usually feels tense and less talkative.

Assertion (A): Cannabis sativa is a powerful anti-depressant.

Reason (R): Hashish and Marijuana are derived from it.

Assertion (A): Oxidation of alcohol in the cells produces water.

Reason (R): Excess water is excreted in large amount by the skin during heat elimination.

Read the sources given and answer any four from the questions given below:

1. Which one of the following sentences is not true for addiction of a substance?
   1. Psychological dependence on the substance.
   2. When substance is not taken, body shows withdrawal symptoms.
   3. Addiction of a substance helps to boost energy levels of the body.
   4. Addiction leads to habit-forming behaviour.
2. Which of the following is true for withdrawal symptoms?
   1. Occurs in adolescents who experiment with drugs.
   2. Occurs in people who try to discontinue the drug.
   3. It is a physiological effect of the body when drug is consumed in excess.
   4. It allows the body to eliminate drug from the body.
3. How does sharing needles by drug users affect them?
   1. Increases the chance of getting AIDS.
   2. Increases the spread of infectious diseases.
   3. Both (a) and (b).
   4. Helps them to inject drugs at a lesser cost.
4. If a person shows physiological dependence on a drug it means:
   (i) The drug must be habit-forming.
   (ii) Person will have psychological effect on discontinuing the drug.
   (iii) Person is sharing needles with fellow drug users.
   (iv) Person will get AIDS with time.
   Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
   
   1. (i) and (ii)
   2. (iii) and (iv)
   3. (i), (ii) and (iii)
   4. (i) and (iii)

Read the sources given and answer any four from the questions given below:

1. What happens to alcohol in the body?
   (i) Alcohol gets absorbed in stomach lining.
   (ii) Alcohol gets oxidised in the cells.
   (iii) Alcohol produces a large amount of heat.
   (iv) Alcohol stimulates a number of body organs.
   Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
   1. (i), (ii) and (iv)
   2. (i), (ii) and (iii)
   3. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
   4. (i), (iii) and (iv)
2. Which of the following statements is not true about alcohol in the body?
   1. Alcohol does not get digested in the body.
   2. Alcohol enters the blood within minutes of consuming.
   3. Alcohol reaches the kidneys and is quickly flushed out through urine.
   4. Alcohol depresses the body systems.
3. Which of the following systems does alcohol affect drastically in the body?
   1. Digestive system
   2. Circulatory system
   3. Central nervous system
   4. Skin
4. The person feels warm after consuming alcohol because:
   1. the skin turns rosy and warm
   2. of increased circulation of blood towards skin
   3. of increased circulation of blood to internal organs
   4. of oxidation of alcohol

What is the peroid of adolescence in girls or boys?

What is another term given to habit forming drugs?

Name a natural opiate method?

Name two synthetic opiates?

The plant from which opium is exracted.

Which are two main drugs derived from opium?

A synthetic compound prepared from morphine by acetylation.

Give scientific name of hemp plant from which cannabinoids are extracted.

Which is the main system the cannabinoids act on?

List 5 important withdrawal symptoms of drugs. 

On which system does cocaine interfere with for transporting neurotransmitter?

Name the stimulant present in tea and coffee.

Which drugs are taken by students to keep them awake and by weight watchers to reduce appetite?

Name a few hallucinogenic drugs.

What is source of drug mescaline?

What are barbiturates?

What are tranquillisers?

Which alcohol is used as drinking alcohol?

Name the term given for chronic dependence on alcohol.

How soon is alcohol absorbed in the body?

Give the food value of alcohol.

People feel very jubilant after taking alcohol. What is its effect on the body and on what system?

What is the efect of alcohol on cerebellum?

What is a fatty liver syndrome?

Name the condition that liver can lead to due to continued use of alcohol and degeneration of liver.

What is the meaning of the term increased reaction time?

If valium is taken along with alcohol, what is the effect on body?

Which type of alcohol is used for external and should not be used for drinking?

From where is LSD obtained?

What is the full form of LSD.

Name a hallucinogen obtained from certain mushrooms.

What is drug addiction?

How do barbiturates affect the body?

What is the effect of LSD on human body?

Name the plant from where opium is derived.

Which other derivatives of opium are also used as drugs?

Which plant and plant parts are used for obtaining cannabinoids?

What are the effects of hallucinogens on the body?

The plant that is used to obtain cocaine.

What kinds of drugs reduce anxiety and are used as sedatives?

What are barbiturates?

Which drugs are used as tranquillisers?

What are psychedelic drugs?

Name a few hallucinogenic drugs.

How does alcohol affect liver cells?

Give names of a few beverages containing alcohol.

How does alcoholism affect the family?

Is alcohol a stimulant or depressant? Justify.

What is dealcoholism?

Give examples of a few stimulating drugs and their effects on the body.

List some major factors leading to drug addiction.

How can drug addicts be helped to lead a normal healthy life?

What are opiates and their effect on body?

List a few withdrawal symptoms when drug is taken away and not given to the person.

What is emotional or psychological addiction?

What are hallucinogens? Why are they called psychedelic drugs?

Which types of drugs are used for children to stay awake and why?

Differentiate between the following:

Amphetamines and sedative drugs

Differentiate between the following:

Opioids and Cannabinoids

Differentiate between the following:

Methyl alcohol and ethyl alcohol

Differentiate between the following:

Hallucinogens and sedatives

How do narcotic drugs affect the body?

What are derivatives of drugs? How do they affect the body?

List short-term of alcoholism.

List long-term effects of alcoholism.

How does alcoholism affect an individual?

How does alcoholism affect the family?

How does alcoholism affect the society?

Why is it advised not to drive after taking alcohol?

List a few factors that lead to drug addiction.

What is deaddiction?

Why does deaddiction take time?

Opium is obtained from ______.

The following is well-known abbreviation, which have been used in this chapter. Expand to its full form:

NACO

Give one difference between the following pairs:

Sources of Opioids and Cannabinoids

List four reasons for drug addiction.

List four effects of alcoholism on human health.