Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Caffeine Intake

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of caffeine intake and water balance?

• A)Caffeine inhibits water absorption from the GI tract
• B)Caffeine is known to act as a diuretic only when consumed as coffee or tea
• C)Regular intake of caffeine promotes an increase in water retention of the interstitial fluid volume
• D)Habitual consumers of caffeine lose almost no more fluid from the body than when ingesting noncaffeinated beverages

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Definitions:

Steady Internal State

The maintenance of a consistent internal environment within an organism, often referred to as homeostasis.

Weight Thermostat

A hypothesized mechanism within the body that regulates metabolic processes to maintain a target weight range.

External Incentives

Rewards or punishments from the external environment that influence the motivation for certain behaviors.

Appetite-Suppressing Hormone

A hormone that reduces the sensation of hunger, helping control food intake and manage body weight.