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Objective

The student will become more familiar with the neuroscience concepts and terminology associated with the effects of inhalants on the brain and body.

Activity

The students will complete the Inhalants Word Search (below), and the teacher will then review the words and have the students discuss how the terms relate to inhalant use. A copy of the Word Search and the Word Search Solution is included in the guide.

Word Search

Amygdala
Axon
Cell
Cerebellum
Cortex
Fumes
Glue
Inhalant
Kidney
Liver
Myelin
Polyneuropathy
Sniff
Vapor

 

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Answers 

Wordsearch with answers

 

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