Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Caffeine blocks the brain's receptors for the neurotransmitter or neuromodulator adenosine, which acts on the brain to produce behavioural sedation by inhibiting the release of other neurotransmitters. Blood vessels in the brain are constricted due to caffeine intake. This may be why it is good for headaches.

Question 2

There are no consistent documented withdrawal symptoms of caffeine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A 12-oz. Mountain Dew in Canada contains more caffeine than a Coca-Cola Classic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Xanthine is a Greek word which means which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nitric acid 
B)  Heat 
C)  Energy 
D)  Yellow 
A)  Nitric acid 
B)  Heat 
C)  Energy 
D)  Yellow

Question 6

What are three possible ways in which caffeine use by a woman might interfere with reproduction?

Accepted Answer

Studies on humans have not found a relat

Question 7

Compared with today's chocolate, which of the following statements describes the chocolate product enjoyed in early Mayan culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thick liquid, like honey, and sometimes frothy 
B)  Thin liquid with fizzy perfumed scent 
C)  Thick, bubbly, sour smelling, and requiring additional spices to be appealing 
D)  Hard candy-like texture and sour smelling 
A)  Thick liquid, like honey, and sometimes frothy 
B)  Thin liquid with fizzy perfumed scent 
C)  Thick, bubbly, sour smelling, and requiring additional spices to be appealing 
D)  Hard candy-like texture and sour smelling

Question 8

Describe caffeinism.

Accepted Answer

Caffeinism is a condition caused by an e

Question 9

Describe the role coffee plays in helping a drinker to sober up.

Accepted Answer

Contrary to popular belief, drinking cof

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  150-170 mg (more than coffee) 
B)  40-60 mg (about half the amount in coffee) 
C)  20-30 mg 
D)  10-15 mg 
A)  150-170 mg (more than coffee) 
B)  40-60 mg (about half the amount in coffee) 
C)  20-30 mg 
D)  10-15 mg

Question 11

Who kept the process of preparing chocolate from the cacao bean a secret until the 17th century?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexicans 
B)  Spanish 
C)  Peruvians 
D)  Columbians 
A)  Mexicans 
B)  Spanish 
C)  Peruvians 
D)  Columbians

Question 12

All of the following statements represent the impact of the English East India Company's monopoly on tea EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Colonized India 
B)  Brought about the Opium Wars 
C)  Induced the English to switch from tea to coffee 
D)  Conducted a "Drink Tea" campaign 
A)  Colonized India 
B)  Brought about the Opium Wars 
C)  Induced the English to switch from tea to coffee 
D)  Conducted a "Drink Tea" campaign

Question 13

What is the main active ingredient in Red Bull and other energy drinks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Taurine 
B)  Caffeine 
C)  Guanine 
D)  Tyrosine 
A)  Taurine 
B)  Caffeine 
C)  Guanine 
D)  Tyrosine

Question 14

What results were demonstrated when the military tested caffeinated gum on their soldiers sleep deprived soldiers?

Accepted Answer

The military tested the sleep deprived b

Question 15

In which region of the world does the first documented existence of tea exist?

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  East India 
C)  England 
D)  Japan 
A)  China 
B)  East India 
C)  England 
D)  Japan

Question 16

What did a study completed by Mark Ashbridge of Dalhousie University in 2013 determine regarding how commonly alcohol is consumed together with energy drinks?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 10% of the participants said they mix energy drinks with alcohol. 
B)  About 20% of the participants said they mix energy drinks with alcohol. 
C)  About 30% of the participants said they mix energy drinks with alcohol. 
D)  About 40% of the participants said they mix energy drinks with alcohol. 
A)  About 10% of the participants said they mix energy drinks with alcohol. 
B)  About 20% of the participants said they mix energy drinks with alcohol. 
C)  About 30% of the participants said they mix energy drinks with alcohol. 
D)  About 40% of the participants said they mix energy drinks with alcohol.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In 2008, what was the approximate per capita consumption of tea in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 liters 
B)  40 liters 
C)  80 liters 
D)  150 liters 
A)  50 liters 
B)  40 liters 
C)  80 liters 
D)  150 liters

Question 19

Which culture originated the process of preparing chocolate by drying the pods in the sun, roasting them, removing the husks, and then grinding the cacao kernels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian 
B)  Aztec 
C)  African 
D)  Mexican 
A)  Asian 
B)  Aztec 
C)  African 
D)  Mexican

Question 20

What is adenosine?

Accepted Answer

Adenosine is an inhi

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

There are no consistent documented withdrawal symptoms of caffeine.

A 12-oz. Mountain Dew in Canada contains more caffeine than a Coca-Cola Classic.

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

Xanthine is a Greek word which means which of the following?

What are three possible ways in which caffeine use by a woman might interfere with reproduction?

Compared with today's chocolate, which of the following statements describes the chocolate product enjoyed in early Mayan culture?

Describe caffeinism.

Describe the role coffee plays in helping a drinker to sober up.

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

Who kept the process of preparing chocolate from the cacao bean a secret until the 17^th century?

All of the following statements represent the impact of the English East India Company's monopoly on tea EXCEPT which of the following?

What is the main active ingredient in Red Bull and other energy drinks?

What results were demonstrated when the military tested caffeinated gum on their soldiers sleep deprived soldiers?

In which region of the world does the first documented existence of tea exist?

What did a study completed by Mark Ashbridge of Dalhousie University in 2013 determine regarding how commonly alcohol is consumed together with energy drinks?

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

In 2008, what was the approximate per capita consumption of tea in Canada?

Which culture originated the process of preparing chocolate by drying the pods in the sun, roasting them, removing the husks, and then grinding the cacao kernels?

What is adenosine?

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Exam 11: Caffeine

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

There are no consistent documented withdrawal symptoms of caffeine.

A 12-oz. Mountain Dew in Canada contains more caffeine than a Coca-Cola Classic.

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

Xanthine is a Greek word which means which of the following?

What are three possible ways in which caffeine use by a woman might interfere with reproduction?

Compared with today's chocolate, which of the following statements describes the chocolate product enjoyed in early Mayan culture?

Describe caffeinism.

Describe the role coffee plays in helping a drinker to sober up.

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

Who kept the process of preparing chocolate from the cacao bean a secret until the 17th century?

All of the following statements represent the impact of the English East India Company's monopoly on tea EXCEPT which of the following?

What is the main active ingredient in Red Bull and other energy drinks?

What results were demonstrated when the military tested caffeinated gum on their soldiers sleep deprived soldiers?

In which region of the world does the first documented existence of tea exist?

What did a study completed by Mark Ashbridge of Dalhousie University in 2013 determine regarding how commonly alcohol is consumed together with energy drinks?

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

In 2008, what was the approximate per capita consumption of tea in Canada?

Which culture originated the process of preparing chocolate by drying the pods in the sun, roasting them, removing the husks, and then grinding the cacao kernels?

What is adenosine?

Drug Use: An Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Other Depressants and Inhalants

Psychotherapeutic Drugs: Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Tobacco

Natural Health Products and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Cannabis

Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Preventing Substance Abuse

Treating Substance Abuse and Dependence

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Who kept the process of preparing chocolate from the cacao bean a secret until the 17^th century?