How Does Caffeine Work in the Brain

question 38

Multiple Choice

How does caffeine work in the brain?

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

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DSM-IV-TR

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