Regarding Caffeine,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 46

Multiple Choice

Regarding caffeine,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Caffeine blocks chemicals that normally inhibit or slow nerve activity.
• B) Less than ten percent of all caffeine users show signs of dependence.
• C) Physically, caffeine causes sweating, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and hand tremors.
• D) Caffeine suppresses drowsiness and increases alertness, especially when combined with sugar.

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