Quiz 5 Caffiene Flashcards
Name the four most common items that contain caffeine.
Coffee
chocolate
tea
soda
Name seven reasons caffeine is added to products
- For flavor
analgesics - Weight control
- Allergy relief
- Stimulants
- Respiratory stimulants Asthma
How does caffeine improve human performance
- increased attention
- increased memory
- increased eye performance
- increased physical performance
- increased muscular recovery
Improved cognitive function at low dose
Improves mood and makes tasks easier
Subjects assessment not r with behavior
Reverses decrements caused by boredom and fatigue, drug caffeine withdrawal and common cold.
Improve alertness, attention, working memory,
What are the withdrawal effects of caffeine
- Decrease in locomotor activity and disruption of ongoing operant responding.
- HA most common sx
- Decreased motivation, decreased energy, impaired concentration, decreased feelings of well being and self confidence, hot and cold spells and heavy feelings
At what dose does dependence to caffeine occur?
Dose 600 mg per day after only 6- 14 days or 100 mg day for longer periods.
What are caffeine’s effect on the body
Release adrenal gland epinephrine therefore sympathetic nervous system arousal.
Caffeine effect on muscles. Smooth (involuntary) tend to relax and striated voluntary muscles are strengthened.
Therefore dilation of bronchi of lungs and decrease in airway resistance Theophylline most potent
Reduce striated muscle fatigue
