Deck 11: Caffeine

Question 1

The most consistent withdrawal symptom after chronic caffeine use is

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

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

B

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

Caffeine has been shown to be an effective treatment for

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

Question 9

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 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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.

Question 16

Caffeine works in the brain by

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

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

The unique xanthine in chocolate is

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

There are no consistent documented withdrawal symptoms from caffeine.

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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

Question 28

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

Question 29

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

Question 30

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 31

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

Compare caffeinism and the possible Caffeine-Dependence Syndrome.

Question 35

Most American coffee comes from China.

Question 36

Caffeine is thought to relieve headaches because it is

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