Short Term Caffeine Effects

Question 1

_ is a chemical secreted by the brain

Answer 1

Adenosine

Question 2

Levels of adenosine buildup throughout the day and bind to _ in brain

Answer 2

Adenosine receptors

Question 3

Adenosine binding to adenosine receptors cause _ to slow down

Answer 3

Nervous activity

Question 4

Adenosine binding to adenosine receptors cause _ to dilate and drowsiness to occur

Answer 4

Blood vessels

Question 5

In terms of _ caffeine looks very similar to adenosine

Answer 5

Chemical make up

Question 6

Caffeine can bind to same receptors in place of _

Answer 6

Adenosine

Question 7

Caffeine does not _ but does opposite effect

Answer 7

Slow down activity of nerve cells

Question 8

Because caffeine blocks ability of adenosine to dilate blood vessels, _ constrict

Answer 8

Blood vessels of brain

Question 9

Constriction of brain’s blood vessels can help relieve certain types of _

Answer 9

Headaches

(Painkiller tablets containing caffeine)

Question 10

When person takes caffeine, _ responds to increased brain cell activity

Answer 10

Pituitary

Question 11

Pituitary acts as though body is _

Answer 11

Facing emergency situation

Question 12

Pituitary stimulate adrenal glands to produce _

Answer 12

Adrenaline

Question 13

Blood cells close to surface of skin _

Answer 13

Constrict

Question 14

Blood flow to _ reduced

Answer 14

Stomach

Question 15

Liver releases _ into bloodstream to provide energy

Answer 15

Sugar