Why is the brain able to remember functioning vital tasks such as breathing or pumping blood when he is so drunk he cannot even walk straight?

Question

Why is the brain able to remember functioning vital tasks such as breathing or pumping blood when he is so drunk he cannot even walk straight?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Walking is a conscious action. Breathing and heart activity are subconscious. They happen automatically, even in your sleep or if you’re knocked unconscious. Alcohol primarily messes with your conscious activity (unless you REALLY overdo it)