Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between alcoholism and genetics? a. alcoholism is strongly tied to genetics, and children of alcoholics are more likely to become alcoholics themselves. b. alcoholism is considered a hereditary disease that causes children to have several brain-related diseases. c. alcoholism is often called a hereditary disease, yet children of alcoholics have a higher resistance to alcoholism. d. although alcoholism is tied to genetics, children of alcoholics rarely develop problems with alcohol earlier than their peers

A)  Alcoholism is strongly tied to genetics, and children of alcoholics are more likely to become alcoholics themselves.

Explanation:

The alcohol is considered by many as a ¨legal drug¨, it has extremely harmful health effects and, ironically its consume is normally allowed in every country around the world.

Since it is a drug that generates addiction and dependance, like other ones, it modifies the brain functioning (neurotransmitters and dopamine receptors), provokes genetic mutations (the OPRM1 gen, in charge of the opioid receptions) between others.

Due to these internal changes, the 1st-degree family members of the alcoholic individual ( children in this case) will be more likely to develop a future alcohol addiction (between 3 and 4 times more compared to a child of a non-alcoholic).

Alcoholism and genetics are related to each other; this is because alcoholism is strongly tied to genetics and children of alcoholics are more likely to become alcoholics themselves.

Further Explanation:

Alcoholism is a crucial case of alcohol abuse. It includes the inability of a person to manage drinking habits. It is differentiated into three categories:

It causes severe health-related problems such as blurry vision, restlessness, brain defects, neurological problem, and heart problem. It can affect the social life of an individual. The children of alcohol addicts are at eight times more likely to develop the addiction to alcohol. Many genes in the body are responsible for the addiction of alcohol. These genes can pass on to the next generation and develops the chances of addiction in the child. These genes passed on to the next generation during fertilization. The addiction to alcohol can be controlled by avoiding underage drinking and also by avoiding being with addicted drinkers.

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Answer Details:

Grade: High School

Subject: Health

Topic: Alcoholism

Keywords:

Alcohol, illness, children, drinkers, social life, mild, moderate, severe, blurry vision, fertilization, addicted, alcoholism.