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Chapter 11: Caffeine Flashcards

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A xanthine found in tea

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Theophylline

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A xanthine found in chocolate

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Theobromine

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The class of chemicals to which caffeine belongs

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Xanthines

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An inhibitory neurotransmitter through which caffeine acts

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Adenosine

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A condition caused by an excessive intake of caffeine; characteristics include insomnia, restlessness, excitement, tachycardia (fast heart rate), tremors, and diuresis (increased urination)

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Caffeinism

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