Regarding Caffeine, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 427

Multiple Choice

Regarding caffeine, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Overuse of caffeine of 15 to 20 cups a day may result in an unhealthy dependence known as caffeinism.
• B) As little as 2.5 cups of coffee a day (or the equivalent caffeine amount)can intensify anxiety and other psychological problems.
• C) Caffeine is the most frequently used psychoactive drug in North America.
• D) Caffeine stimulates the brain by causing more neurotransmitters to be released, thus, increasing the activity of the brain cells.

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