Effects of Alcohol on the Digestive and
Endocrine Systems
a) Possible effects of alcohol on the digestive
system
How alcohol affects the digestive function of
the pancreas
Alcohol damages the pancreas and causes
inflammation called pancreatitis.
The pancreas struggles to produce digestive
enzymes properly.
Food is not digested well, especially fats.
This can cause stomach pain, nausea,
vomiting, and poor nutrition.
TWO digestive organs affected by alcohol
1. Liver
Alcohol damages liver cells and can cause
fatty liver disease.
Long-term alcohol abuse may lead to liver
cirrhosis.
The liver cannot remove toxins properly from
the body.
2. Stomach
Alcohol irritates the stomach lining.
It increases acid production, causing ulcers or
gastritis.
It can lead to nausea, vomiting, and stomach
pain.
Endocrine Systems
a) Possible effects of alcohol on the digestive
system
How alcohol affects the digestive function of
the pancreas
Alcohol damages the pancreas and causes
inflammation called pancreatitis.
The pancreas struggles to produce digestive
enzymes properly.
Food is not digested well, especially fats.
This can cause stomach pain, nausea,
vomiting, and poor nutrition.
TWO digestive organs affected by alcohol
1. Liver
Alcohol damages liver cells and can cause
fatty liver disease.
Long-term alcohol abuse may lead to liver
cirrhosis.
The liver cannot remove toxins properly from
the body.
2. Stomach
Alcohol irritates the stomach lining.
It increases acid production, causing ulcers or
gastritis.
It can lead to nausea, vomiting, and stomach
pain.
