Deck 8: Caffeine

Question 1

Which compound is of botanical origin,contains nitrogen,and is physiologically active?

A)theobromine
B)methylxanthine
C)theophylline
D)alkaloid

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which statement accurately describes the coffee consumption patterns of Canadians?

A)After water,coffee is the number one beverage of choice for Canadian adults,with people in the Atlantic region having the greatest coffee consumption.
B)After water,coffee is the number one beverage of choice for Canadian adults,with people in Quebec having the greatest coffee consumption.
C)Canadian women tend to drink slightly more coffee than men,with people in Ontario having the greatest coffee consumption.
D)Canadian men and women are equally likely to be coffee drinkers,with people in British Columbia having the greatest coffee consumption.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

You state that your favourite caffeinated drink is tea.For which country's citizens is tea also the number one choice?

A)the U.S.
B)United Arab Emirates
C)Denmark
D)Netherlands

Answer 3

B

Question 4

You need a drink with the greatest amount of caffeine.Which will you choose?

A)brewed coffee
B)brewed tea
C)Coca-Cola
D)warm chocolate milk

Question 5

As a coffee connoisseur,you travel around the world in pursuit of the perfect cup of coffee,eventually ending your journey in Denmark.Which statement best describes this country's caffeine consumption habits?

A)It has one of the world's lowest per capita rates of caffeine consumption,but highest per capita of tea consumption.
B)It has one of the world's top per capita rates of caffeine consumption.
C)It has one of the world's lowest per capita rates of caffeine consumption.
D)It is neither known for its tea or coffee consumption when compared to other countries.

Question 6

What is the name of the naturally occurring compound of which caffeine is one of three?

A)theobromines
B)methylxanthines
C)endorphins
D)tricyclics

Question 7

What does tea contain in addition to caffeine?

A)theophylline
B)theobromine
C)nicotine
D)matis

Question 8

After your strenuous 4 kilometre run you are drinking a glass of chocolate milk.Apart from caffeine,what does it contain?

A)theophylline
B)theobromine
C)nicotine
D)endorphins

Question 9

What type of caffeine did 15ᵗʰ century European explorers discover in Central and South America?

A)coffee
B)tea
C)the cacao plant
D)the kola nut

Question 10

When did Europeans first begin using caffeine?

A)2730 BCE
B)700 BCE
C)the 15th century
D)the 19th century

Question 11

Which popular soft drink contains the highest concentration of caffeine?

A)Pepsi-Cola
B)Coca-Cola
C)Mountain Dew
D)Dr.Pepper

Question 12

If you were visiting Brazil,in what form would you see caffeine most often consumed?

A)chocolate
B)tea
C)maté
D)coffee

Question 13

You were exploring the world in the 15ᵗʰ century and found the kola nut.Which country were you in?

A)East Africa
B)Ethiopia
C)Mexico
D)West Africa

Question 14

You hear someone refer to caffeine as a "cradle to grave" drug.What does this term describe?

A)Caffeine users will die an earlier premature death,compared to none users of caffeine products.
B)Babies born of mothers whose caffeine use could be described as caffeinism,will be born caffeine dependent,compared to those born from mothers who abstained from caffeine use during pregnancy.
C)Caffeine is a substance available to,and used by,the very young as well as those at the later stage of the life cycle.
D)Caffeine addiction leads to other non-legal stimulant use,causing high-risk behaviours,with the potential for early death.

Question 15

You were exploring the world in the 15ᵗʰ century and found the cacao plant.Which country were you in?

A)East Africa
B)Ethiopia
C)Mexico
D)West Africa

Question 16

Which country is the world's leading producer of coffee?

A)India
B)China
C)Mexico
D)Brazil

Question 17

Which two nations are the top tea consumers in the world?

A)China and Japan
B)Ireland and the United Kingdom
C)the United States and India
D)Spain and Portugal

Question 18

What is caffeine chemically related to?

A)alkaloid
B)theobromine
C)nicotine
D)opiate

Question 19

When comparing countries of the world,which country's citizens are the top coffee consumers?

A)the U.S.
B)Britain
C)Norway
D)Brazil

Question 20

You were exploring the world in the 15ᵗʰ century and found tea.Which country were you in?

A)China
B)East Africa
C)Korea
D)Jamaica

Question 21

Which is adenosine?

A)a neurotransmitter stimulated by caffeine
B)an inhibitory neurotransmitter
C)a component of some bronchial dilators
D)a breakdown product from caffeine metabolism

Question 22

Which organ does most of the metabolizing of caffeine?

A)pancreas
B)liver
C)kidneys
D)colon

Question 23

What is caffeine's primary action?

A)contraction of the heart
B)stimulation of CNS activity
C)elevation of basal metabolism
D)stimulating effect on respiration

Question 24

How is caffeine mainly excreted from the body?

A)in the feces
B)in saliva
C)by the kidneys
D)through sweat

Question 25

What percentage of the world's population is estimated to regularly consume products containing caffeine?

A)20%
B)50%
C)75%
D)90%

Question 26

What type of inhibitor is caffeine,according to the text?

A)theophylline
B)acetylcholine
C)serotonin
D)adenosine

Question 27

After taking a dose of caffeine,when do peak levels of caffeine in the blood occur?

A)1-2 minutes
B)5-10 minutes
C)15-45 minutes
D)1-2 hours

Question 28

What does adenosine produce?

A)lowered heart rate
B)increased alertness
C)dilation of bronchial passageways
D)increased bodily reaction to stress

Question 29

What is the most consistently reported symptom of withdrawal from caffeine?

A)headaches
B)depression
C)sleepiness
D)irritability

Question 30

What is the range of the half-life of caffeine in the blood?

A)30-45 minutes
B)1-2 hours
C)12-20.5 hours
D)21.5-71.5 hours

Question 31

What will most smokers do after drinking coffee?

A)smoke more cigarettes
B)smoke fewer cigarettes
C)smoke the same number of cigarettes
D)smoke more and have another coffee

Question 32

According to the study conducted by Marks & Kelly (1973),which drink is most likely to continue to be close to its peak level of caffeine in the blood,two hours after consumption?

A)cola
B)coffee
C)tea
D)maté

Question 33

What slows the process of caffeine metabolism and excretion?

A)cigarette smoking at any age
B)establishing a regular 40-50 minute cardio workout each day
C)pregnancy
D)age;an adolescent's process is the slowest

Question 34

About how long does withdrawal from caffeine last?

A)one day
B)two to three days
C)one week
D)two to three weeks

Question 35

After consumption,where is the concentration of caffeine the highest?

A)It is highest in the liver.
B)It is highest in the kidneys.
C)It is highest in the brain.
D)It is similar throughout the body.

Question 36

As you meet your new university roommate,she informs you that she is from the place in the world which is the world's primary producer of cocoa.What continent is she from?

A)South America
B)Africa
C)North America
D)Europe

Question 37

Where can tolerance to caffeine generally be observed?

A)EEG changes
B)cardiovascular changes
C)cancerous tumors
D)lower sperm count

Question 38

How does caffeine affect the rapidity and accuracy of motor skills?

A)increases them
B)decreases them
C)it depends on the dosage
D)there is no effect

Question 39

Josh has been drinking heavily at the bar and is drunk.Before going home,his friends give him a big cup of strong black coffee.What can Josh expect after drinking the coffee?

A)to perform decision-making tasks effectively
B)the effects of alcohol to possibly worsen
C)to get sober faster
D)to have increased motor coordination

Question 40

What were the results of Lowe's 1988 study on the effects of the combination of alcohol and caffeine on state-dependent learning?

A)Alcohol was mostly responsible for the state-dependence effect.
B)Caffeine was mostly responsible for the state-dependence effect.
C)Alcohol and caffeine had an equal effect.
D)There was no effect on learning.

Question 41

The U.S.Food and Drug Administration strictly monitors the caffeine content of energy drinks.

Question 42

One effect of caffeine use is mood-elevation.

Question 43

In reaction-time experiments,caffeine improves the decision-making part of the task but impairs the motor component.

Question 44

What does an ingredient in coffee appear to protect against,according to a recent study?

A)hypertension
B)peptic ulcers
C)headaches
D)osteoporosis

Question 45

How many cups of coffee is equivalent to the lethal dose of caffeine for adults?

A)25 cups
B)40 cups
C)55 cups
D)75 cups

Question 46

Although tea and cocoa have been used for centuries,coffee made its first appearance in the 17th century.

Question 47

The main source of caffeine for the citizens of Brazil is a type of tea.

Question 48

After how many milligrams of caffeine could the average person be at risk of experiencing the symptoms of caffeinism?

A)250 mg
B)600 mg
C)800 mg
D)1000 mg

Question 49

European explorers in the fifteenth century were responsible for the introduction of caffeine into North America.

Question 50

Which substance is likely to be included in a medication for asthma?

A)tabacum
B)theophylline
C)theobromine
D)adenosine

Question 51

While it might be observed at a lower dose level,at what dosage is caffeinism most frequently observed?

A)100 mg
B)500 mg
C)600 mg
D)800 mg

Question 52

It is difficult to find good estimates of the prevalence of caffeine use because it is consumed in so many different forms.

Question 53

Caffeine metabolism and clearance is slower in people who have used caffeine over a longer period of time.

Question 54

How many milligrams of caffeine will increase the risk of experiencing severe toxic symptoms?

A)more than 250 mg
B)more than 500 mg
C)more than 750 mg
D)more than 1000 mg

Question 55

Which statement describes the most recent studies regarding women's health and coffee consumption?

A)Drinking more than two cups of coffee per day may lead to decreased bone mineral density,a measure of osteoporosis.
B)Drinking more than two cups of coffee per day may lead to decreased bone mineral density,a measure of osteoporosis;but drinking a glass of milk each day could counteract the impact.
C)Drinking more than two cups of coffee per day may lead to an increased risk of cervical cancer.
D)Drinking more than two cups of coffee per day may lead to an increased risk of cervical cancer,but drinking a glass of milk each day could counteract the impact.

Question 56

Instant coffee contains more caffeine per serving than brewed coffee.

Question 57

Which health problem would Barbara,a chronic caffeine user,be at greater risk for,according to research?

A)osteoporosis
B)birth defects
C)cancer
D)hypertension

Question 58

Fifteenth century explorers found the kola nut in Turkey.

Question 59

What is Health Canada's advice regarding caffeine use and pregnancy?

A)pregnant women should not use caffeine
B)use of caffeine is only safe in the first trimester
C)doses of caffeine that do not exceed 300 mg a day is are acceptable
D)in small doses (50-100 mg)caffeine use may have beneficial effects

Question 60

Martin's physician advised him to be careful when using caffeine because he suffers from a medical condition.Which condition might he suffer from?

A)schizophrenia
B)alcohol dependence
C)depression
D)anxiety

Question 61

Describe the absorption,distribution,metabolism,and excretion of caffeine.

Question 62

What has research told us about the interactions among alcohol,caffeine,and nicotine?

Question 63

Due to the high concentration of caffeine in energy drinks,Norway has banned them.

Question 64

Combining Red Bull and alcohol reduces the harmful effects of alcohol on motor performance.

Question 65

Drinking energy drinks and alcohol together reduces the perception of a headache.

Question 66

Due to the high concentration of caffeine in energy drinks,Sweden has banned them.

Question 67

Caffeine decreases eye-hand coordination.

Question 68

Those diagnosed with a generalized anxiety disorder are hypersensitive to the effects of caffeine.

Question 69

Caffeine enhances athletic performance.

Question 70

Caffeine is an effective means to reduce erotic desire.

Question 71

How does caffeine affect human task performance?

Question 72

What are the acute and chronic toxic effects of caffeine?

Question 73

How does caffeine affect mood and performance?

Question 74

Because of the infrequency of acute caffeine overexposure and the lack of adverse chronic effects of its use,caffeine is considered a relatively safe drug.

Question 75

Theobromine (found in cocoa)causes diuresis.