Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Effects of Caffeine

question 190

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the effects of caffeine on the body?

• A) In the brain, caffeine activates receptors for adenosine and blocks the action of adrenaline.
• B) Caffeine is only water-soluble, not fat-soluble, so it is less likely to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
• C) Caffeine is a diuretic and can cause extreme water loss.
• D) Caffeine cannot readily cross the plasma membrane into body cells, so all effects are short-lived.
• E) Caffeine is considered a psychoactive drug because it changes brain function.

---

Definitions:

Financial Risks

Financial risks involve the potential loss of monetary investment or the possibility of not achieving the expected financial returns, affecting individuals or businesses.

Availability Heuristic

An intellectual quick route that depends on the readily recalled instances when contemplating a certain matter, notion, technique, or judgement.

Welfare Fraud

The act of illegally using or obtaining government assistance resources or funds by intentional misinformation or concealment of information.

Welfare Abuse

Misuse or exploitation of government assistance programs intended to help those in need.