2007-05-22 04:40:01 · 4 answers · asked by xsbrokendreamspx 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The short answer is, it doesn't.
Nitrous oxide bonds to the hemoglobin molecules in your brain, preventing the oxygen your brain needs from attaching itself the way it normally would. It's this lack of oxygen tothe brain that causes the dizziness and disorientation associated with nitrous oxide. But I've never known anyone to experience paranoia from it.
2007-05-22 04:47:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It registers with different receptors in the brain to produce certain physiological effects. It does the same as ethanol but with different effects.
2007-05-22 04:48:36 · answer #2 · answered by chemicalcajun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO is a vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels leading to increased blood flow thus increasing energy.
2007-05-22 05:12:03 · answer #3 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a drug. That is what drugs do.
2007-05-22 04:47:48 · answer #4 · answered by joe d 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋