Xanthines increase levels of the chemical __________ in invertebrates, leading to overstimulation and death.

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Xanthines such as caffeine and theobromine increase the levels of the neurotransmitter octopamine in invertebrates, leading to overstimulation of their nervous system and eventually death. Xanthines do not have the same effect on vertebrates, as they do not use octopamine as a neurotransmitter.

Xanthines Increase Levels of the Chemical __________ in Invertebrates, Leading