Chapter - Caffeine Flashcards
What drug classification does caffeine fall into?
Stimulant
What biochemical family does caffeine belong to
Methylxanthine
What two species of shrubs are coffee made from
Coffea arabica and Coffea robusta
Which country is the largest coffee producer
Brazil
What is the recommended daily caffeine intake
Less than 400 milligrams
What was Coca-Cola first advertised as?
A nerve stimulant
What was the first energy drink?
Jolt
What is the average caffeine content in soft drinks?
23 - 54 milligrams
Can coffee help you sober up?
No
Which age bracket accounts for most drunk driving deaths?
16 to 25
What class of stimulants does caffeine fall under?
Xanthines
How soon after ingestion are peak blood levels reached in the blood with Caffeine?
30 minutes
What is the half life of caffeine?
Three hours
18-19 hours after caffeine abstinence, what happens?
A headache
What neurotransmitter does caffeine act primarily with?
It is an adenosine antagonist. Adenosine normally causes behavioral sedation
What has recent research determined about coffee’s potential carcinogenic effects?
There is no evidence that coffee is carcinogenic; may even prevent cancer in some cases.
Can caffeine reduce chances of becoming pregnant?
Yes
What is caffeinism?
A panic reaction which includes heart arrythmia, trembling, anxiety, induced by caffeine.
