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Caffeine

Caffeine

(Science: chemical) a xanthine derivative that elevates camp levels in cells by inhibiting phosphodiesterases. A bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects.Caffeine is a diuretic that stimulates the central nervous system, and can be found in cocoa beans.


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Re: Caffeine Coursework

... help. i am trying to do section on biological info, and i just dont understand this passage from wikipedia, can anyone explain it to me? "Caffeine's principal mode of action is as an antagonist of adenosine receptors in the brain. Like alcohol and nicotine, caffeine readily crosses the ...

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by red.ninja13
Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:39 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Caffeine Coursework
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Re: Caffeine Coursework

... subjects" ProPlus tablets, the tablet packet states that you shouldnt take more then 2 tablets in 3 hours (100mg) however, having researched caffeine, i believe that it is safe to take upto 300mg (6 tablets). Do you think it is safe for me to give someone upto 5 tablets in one go? Consider ...

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by mcar
Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:57 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Caffeine Coursework
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cardio vascular/ circulatory diseases/problems

search caffeine and blood pressure on Google.

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by BioCore
Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:38 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: cardio vascular/ circulatory diseases/problems
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Caffeine Coursework

One serving of coffee has approximately 80mg of caffeine so i cant see that a person who had 4 coffees in one go would have too bad of an effect but it wouldn't be good for you i suspect, all depends on the willingness of your test subjects. I wouldn't ...

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by futurezoologist
Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:33 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Caffeine Coursework
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cardio vascular/ circulatory diseases/problems

are they effected by caffeine?

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by red.ninja13
Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:32 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: cardio vascular/ circulatory diseases/problems
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