In a fit of uncontrollable panic and depression,a person drinks a quart of hard liquor in less than an hour.If this proves fatal,it will be because the alcohol:
A) permanently damaged synapses around muscles
B) anesthetized parts of the neocortex
C) created a neural apathy that prevented the person from defending himself against trauma
D) inhibited neurons in the medulla, causing vital life support reflexes to stop

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Drinking a quart of hard liquor in less than an hour can cause alcohol poisoning, leading to a dangerous level of alcohol in the bloodstream. This can cause the inhibition of neurons in the medulla, the part of the brainstem that controls vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. As a result, the reflexes necessary for life support can stop, leading to fatal outcomes. This is why the correct choice is D.

In a Fit of Uncontrollable Panic and Depression,a Person Drinks