Topics
Transport of Food and Minerals in Plants
- Transport System in Plants
- Complex Permanent Tissue: Xylem Structure and Function (Conducting Tissue)
- Complex Permanent Tissue: Phloem Structure and Function (Conducting Tissue)
- Differences Between Xylem and Phloem
- Water absorbing organ
- Semi-permeable Membrane (Cell Membrane)
- Simple Diffusion
- Concept of Osmosis
- Active Transport
- Translocation of Water (Ascent of Sap)
- Root Pressure
- Transpiration
- Factors Affecting the Rate of Transpiration
- Significance of Transpiration
- Need of Water and Minerals for Plant
Reproduction in Plants
- Reproduction
- Mode of Reproduction in Plant
- Asexual Reproduction in Plant
- Natural Vegetative Reproduction
- Artificial Vegetative Reproduction
- Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
- Pollination
- Self Pollination (Autogamy)
- Cross Pollination
- Agents of Pollination
- Fertilisation in Flowering Plants
- Artificial Pollination
Reproduction in Humans
Ecosystems
- Ecosystem
- Forests: Our Lifeline
- Structure and Function of an Ecosystem
- Trophic Level
- Food Chain
- Food Web
- Energy Pyramid
- Flora and Fauna of Forest Ecosystem
- Risks to Ecosystem
- Need to Restore and Conserve the Ecosystems
Human Body: Endocrine System
- Chemical Coordination
- Human Endocrine System
- Human Endocrine Glands
- Thyroid Gland
- Adrenal Gland (Suprarenal Gland)
- Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans)
- Pituitary Gland or Hypophysis Gland
- Adolescence
- Physical Changes
- Development of Sexual and Secondary Sexual Characters
- Adolescence and the Related Psychological Changes
- Types of Hygiene: Personal Hygiene
- Stress Management
Human Body: Circulatory System
- Circulation in Animals
- Fluids in Our Body
- Blood Circulatory System in Human
- Human Heart
- Blood Vessels
- Circulation of Blood in the Heart (Functioning of Heart)
- Pacemaker
- Working mechanism of human heart
- Types of Closed Circulation
- Tissue Fluid (Or Intercellular Fluid)
- Lymph and Lymphatic System
- Blood Transfusion and Blood Groups (ABO and Rh system)
- Heart Related Conditions
- Keeping the Heart Healthy
Human Body: Nervous System
- Control and Co-ordination
- Control and Co-ordination in Human Being
- Human Nervous System
- Neuron (Or Nerve Cell) and Its Types
- Neuron (Or Nerve Cell) and Its Types
- Nerve Fibres
- Major Division of the Nervous System
- Central Nervous System (CNS)
- The Human Brain - Forebrain
- The Human Brain - Forebrain
- The Spinal Cord
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- Reflex and Reflex Action
- Types of Reflexes
- Reflex Arc
Health and Hygiene
Food Production
- Microorganisms (Microbes) and Microbiology
- Bacteria
- Useful Role of Bacteria in Industry
- Useful Role of Bacteria in Food Industry
- Useful Role of Bacteria in Medicine
- Useful Role of Bacteria in Agriculture
- Fungi
- Economic Importance of Fungi
- Crop and Its Types
- Horticulture
- Organic Farming
- Green Revolution
- Animal Husbandry (Livestock)
- Dairy Farming
- White Revolution
- Meat Providing Livestock
- Poultry Farming
- Aquaculture
- Pisciculture (Fish Farming)
- Sericulture
- Apiculture (Bee Farming)
- Alcohol Consumption
- Effect of Alcohol Addiction
- Prevention and Control of Alcohol
Alcohol Consumption:
Drinking alcohol also has adverse effects on the body. Addiction to alcohol is called alcoholism. Alcohol makes a person drowsy and confused. One loses control over one’s actions.
The Beginning of Alcohol Addiction:
- Sometimes, people start drinking alcohol casually at parties or because friends encourage them to try it. At first, it may seem harmless or like a way to have fun, but over time, some individuals develop a strong need to drink regularly. This is called addiction.
- When someone is addicted to alcohol, they may feel the urge to drink even when it is not appropriate.
- They might find it hard to focus on daily tasks without alcohol. For some, drinking becomes a regular habit, and they may feel unable to stop, leading to serious health issues.
Ill Effects of Alcohol Addiction:
Alcohol abuse can cause a variety of harmful health problems, including:
- Long-term alcohol use can damage the liver, leading to conditions like fatty liver, hepatitis, or cirrhosis, which may become life-threatening.
- Alcohol affects the brain, causing memory loss, poor decision-making, and emotional issues. It can lead to depression, anxiety, or permanent brain damage.
- Drinking reduces coordination and judgment, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.
- Treatment for alcohol-related health problems and addiction is often costly and requires long-term care.
- Alcohol raises blood pressure and cholesterol, increasing the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.
- Prolonged alcohol use increases the risk of cancers in the liver, mouth, throat, and oesophagus.
- Treating addiction and related illnesses can involve painful procedures and withdrawal symptoms, with no guarantee of full recovery.
The Importance of Avoiding Alcohol:
- Prevents Liver Damage
- Maintains Brain Health
- Reduces Risk of Accidents
- Protects Heart Health
- Lowers Cancer Risk
- Saves Time and Money
- Improves Overall Well-being
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