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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: bio map, Heart Cardiac arrhythmia Drinking excess alcohol may cause cardiac arrhythmia, which may cause a heart attack to occur., Heart High blood pressure Drinking too much alcohol can lead to high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease., Because of their involvement in all these important bodily processes, alcohol, has the potential to influence and/or compromise these functions of the kidneys and thus has the potential to induce severe consequences for the functioning of the organism. Hydrogen ion concentration or acid-base equilibrium is vital to accurate metabolic reactions. If accurate levels are interrupted by alcohol, alcohol-induced deficiencies in nutrition, liver disease, and through alterations the function of other bodily systems Hepatic encephalopathy Changes in sleep patterns, mood, and personality; psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression, indirect alcohol-induced deficiencies in nutrition, liver disease, and through alterations the function of other bodily systems, direct Alcohol acts primarily at the GABAa receptor to facilitate its action, thus in essence creating enhanced inhibition., direct Ethyl alcohol acts to inhibit a subset of glutamate receptors, thus diminishing the excitatory actions of glutamate., Effect of alcohol on organs Brain, Kidney The substances regulated by the kidneys include water, sodium, potassium, calcium, and phosphate in the fluid surrounding the various cells. In addition the kidneys regulate the acid-base balance which is important in maintaining cell structure, permeability, and metabolic activity. Further, the kidneys produce hormones that influence numerous physiological processes., direct Developing Brain, Hydrogen ion concentration or acid-base equilibrium is vital to accurate metabolic reactions. If accurate levels are interrupted by alcohol hyperventilation and low acidity, Heart Sudden Cardiac Death, Effect of alcohol on organs Heart, Dangerous products generated upon the metabolism of ethanol. These include acetaldehyde and highly reactive molecules called free radicals. ???? liver disease, Heart Increases triglycerides Triglycerides are fats that exist in the blood. Drinking too much alcohol can increase the amount of triglycerides in the blood, which can contribute to heart disease., Because of their involvement in all these important bodily processes, alcohol, has the potential to influence and/or compromise these functions of the kidneys and thus has the potential to induce severe consequences for the functioning of the organism. People with diabetes are at risk for chronic kidney disease. Consuming alcohol can alter the liver's ability to produce glucose. Once alcohol has entered the liver, it will not produce glucose again until all of the alcohol is cleared from the body. This can c ause low glucose levels in diabetics., Because of their involvement in all these important bodily processes, alcohol, has the potential to influence and/or compromise these functions of the kidneys and thus has the potential to induce severe consequences for the functioning of the organism. ???? High blood pressure can cause chronic kidney disease. Drinking alcohol may raise blood pressure to an unhealthy level. Alcohol also contains a lot of calories that can lead to weight gain -- a contributing factor to high blood pressure., Because of their involvement in all these important bodily processes, alcohol, has the potential to influence and/or compromise these functions of the kidneys and thus has the potential to induce severe consequences for the functioning of the organism. ???? When the electrolyte levels are disrupted, your brain has difficulty regulating bodily processes and modifications in behavior occur, Heart failure Howver Drinking in moderation has been found to help those who have suffered a heart attack survive it., Liver Dangerous products generated upon the metabolism of ethanol. These include acetaldehyde and highly reactive molecules called free radicals.