caffeine and nicotine Flashcards

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physiological effects of caffeine

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excites CNS; clear thinking, increase sensitivity to stimuli and physical coordination
vasodilates coronary arteries - increase peripheral circulation but a vasoconstrictor to blood vessels in the brain

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2
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energy drinks

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muscle fatigue, used in bodybuilding combination with creatine and anabolic steroids
lowers BP
aggressive behaviour when abused

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3
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caffeine and alcohol

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non drunk feeling when drunk

lose the ability to make good decisions

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4
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nicotine history

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1st used by natives for medicinal & ceremonial purposes

popularized use of tobacco in Endland

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nicotine physiological effects

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release dopamine from the brain and stimulates the adrenal glands
increase HR, respiration, BP, and release epinephrine

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6
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smoking cessation treatments

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champix pifzer -12 week prescription

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