Prolonged use of alcohol appears to destroy brain cells. In fact, a five-year longitudinal study found
A)smaller ventricles among individuals with the heaviest use.
B)reduced cortical functions in the frontal lobes.
C)significant loss of grey matter in the temporal lobes.
D)damage to areas responsible for cortisol secretion.

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Prolonged alcohol use can lead to significant loss of grey matter in the temporal lobes, which are responsible for memory and language.

Prolonged Use of Alcohol Appears to Destroy Brain Cells