When Caffeine Is Abused, the Resulting Effects May Include

question 109

Multiple Choice

When caffeine is abused, the resulting effects may include:

• A) nervousness, loss of appetite, high blood pressure, delusions, psychosis, heart damage, convulsions, and death.
• B) excitability, sleeplessness, sweating, paranoia, panic, depression, heart damage, and heart failure.
• C) heart disease, high blood pressure, impaired circulation, and erectile problems in men.
• D) restlessness, insomnia, muscle tension, heartbeat irregularities, and high blood pressure.

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Definitions:

White Blood Cells

Cells of the immune system that help protect the body against infections and foreign invaders, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

Allergic Responses

The immune system’s hypersensitive reactions to normally harmless substances, such as pollen or food.

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

Tissue Fluid

Also known as interstitial fluid, it is the fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues, providing them with nutrients and a means to remove waste.