Deck 11: Caffeine

Question 1

The legend of the discovery of coffee relates to

A)an Aztec warrior preparing for battle.
B)a volcano roasting the beans.
C)Kaldi and his dancing goats.
D)Romans seeking a cure for hangovers.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The largest exporters of coffee to the U.S.are

A)Mexico,Indonesia,and Guatemala.
B)Singapore and Myanmar.
C)Colombia,Brazil,and Vietnam.
D)Panama,Honduras,and Chile.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

_____________ is prescribed to asthma sufferers because it relaxes bronchial passages.

A)Camellia sinensis
B)Theobromine
C)Exanthine
D)Theophylline

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Green,black,and oolong tea are all prepared from leaves of

A)Xanthus theo.
B)Camellia sinensis.
C)different herbs.
D)Coffea robusta.

Question 5

In the 18^th century,English coffeehouses were referred to as

A)dens of iniquity.
B)penny universities.
C)health clinics.
D)Starbucks.

Question 6

Often people who drink too much alcohol attempt to "sober up" by drinking coffee.Several studies support the idea that caffeine

A)blocks alcohol's effect at GABA receptors.
B)lowers BAC by increasing urine output.
C)improves coordination and speed of reaction after drinking alcohol.
D)is likely to lead to increased arousal,but the drinker is still impaired.

Question 7

According to current FDA rules on "cola" drinks,

A)they must contain at least 50 mg of caffeine.
B)the label must state how much caffeine is included.
C)they cannot contain more than 6 mg caffeine per ounce.
D)they must all contain exactly 44 mg caffeine per 12 oz.

Question 8

Caffeine has been shown to be an effective treatment for

A)migraine headaches.
B)anxiety.
C)narcolepsy.
D)panic disorder.

Question 9

In 1909,the FDA seized some Coca-Cola syrup and filed charges against the company partly because

A)the syrup contained cocaine.
B)the syrup formula was secret.
C)of the toxins in kola nuts.
D)the syrup contained caffeine.

Question 10

The maximum CNS effect of caffeine is reached about _____ after drinking coffee.

A)15 minutes
B)30 minutes
C)2 hours
D)4 hours

Question 11

In 1970,Americans drank more coffee than any other nonalcoholic beverage product.By 2009,

A)per capita coffee consumption had doubled.
B)Americans drank approximately twice as many gallons of soft drinks as compared to coffee.
C)more tea was consumed than coffee.
D)energy drinks were more popular than coffee.

Question 12

The unique xanthine in chocolate is

A)hysocine.
B)diphenhydramine.
C)theobromine.
D)methylene chloride.

Question 13

The world's greatest per-capita consumers of tea are found in

A)China.
B)France.
C)Canada.
D)Turkey.

Question 14

Most regular brewed teas have about how much caffeine per cup?

A)150-170 mg (more than coffee)
B)40-60 mg (about half the amount in coffee)
C)10-15 mg
D)none

Question 15

Caffeine works in the brain by

A)stimulating dopamine release.
B)interfering with glutamate release.
C)blocking serotonin receptors.
D)blocking adenosine receptors.

Question 16

One important determinant of the behavioral effects of caffeine is

A)whether it is consumed in a pill or as coffee.
B)whether the person is a regular user.
C)the temperature of the beverage (hot or cold).
D)the acidity of the coffee.

Question 17

The most consistent withdrawal symptom after chronic caffeine use is

A)headache.
B)drowsiness.
C)nervousness.
D)inability to sleep.

Question 18

Theobroma,the genus name for the cacao tree,is Latin for

A)food of the gods.
B)bitter root.
C)wake-up tree.
D)calm river.

Question 19

The early history of coffee included a 1674 pamphlet from England titled

A)The Women's Petition Against Coffee.
B)Nectar of the Heavens.
C)Bad Berries.
D)Roasted in Hell.

Question 20

The main active ingredient in Red Bull and other energy drinks is

A)taurine.
B)caffeine.
C)guanine.
D)tyrosine.

Question 21

All of the xanthines have similar effects.But which one has the greatest overall effect?

A)caffeine
B)theobromine
C)theophylline
D)muscadine

Question 22

Compare caffeinism and the possible Caffeine Use Disorder.

Question 23

Caffeine dependence is not in the DSM-V because the evidence indicates that there is no withdrawal syndrome.

Question 24

There are no consistent documented withdrawal symptoms from caffeine.

Question 25

Large doses of caffeine have been shown to produce panic attacks in individuals with a history of panic disorder.

Question 26

In 2009,Americans consumed more gallons of coffee than of soft drinks.

Question 27

Drinking 5 or more cups of coffee per day

A)actually reduces the rate of heart attacks.
B)slightly increases the risk of a heart attack.
C)doubles the risk of a heart attack.
D)increases heart attack risk only in smokers.

Question 28

Explain the effects that caffeine has on the central nervous system.

Question 29

Which of the following has the highest amount of caffeine per serving?

A)Pepsi MAX.
B)Excedrin Migraine.
C)Starbucks Hot Chocolate.
D)Red Bull.

Question 30

A single species of tea bush is the basis for traditional green,black,and oolong tea.

Question 31

A 12-oz.Pepsi or Coke contains more caffeine than a Vivarin tablet.

Question 32

Aeroshot a recent product marketed as "breathable food" delivers caffeine rapidly to the brain because the drug is meant to be inhaled.

Question 33

Describe how and why the American revolution changed consumption of tea and coffee in America and in England.

Question 34

The xanthine found in tea that is prescribed for asthma is called robusta.

Question 35

A typical cup of brewed tea contains just under half as much caffeine as a typical cup of brewed coffee.

Question 36

Most American coffee comes from China.

Question 37

Caffeine is thought to relieve headaches because it is

A)a vasodilator.
B)a vasoconstrictor.
C)an adenosine antagonist.
D)an adenosine agonist.