Caffeine Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of caffeine?
A
Hydrophobic alkaloid with aromatic rings
2
Q
What does caffeine antagonize?
A
Adenosine receptor (GCPR)
3
Q
What signalling system does caffeine use?
A
cAMP-PKA
4
Q
What does adenosine do?
A
inhibits other neurons, release of excitory neurotransmitters, decreases domapine effects
5
Q
Someone who needs a boost of caffeine occasionally has high or low tolerance?
A
Low
