If a Caffeine Dependent Individual Had Her Last Caffeinated Drink

question 86

Multiple Choice

If a caffeine dependent individual had her last caffeinated drink during the early afternoon,then the next morning she is likely:

• A) able to wait several more hours before consuming more caffeine.
• B) no longer going to experience caffeine withdrawal symptoms.
• C) still alert from the previous caffeine use.
• D) experiencing caffeine withdrawal symptoms.

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Definitions:

Calmodulin

A calcium-binding protein; when bound, it alters the activity of certain enzymes or transport proteins.

Calcium-Binding Protein

A type of protein that can bind calcium ions, playing crucial roles in cellular processes and signaling.

Phospholipase

An enzyme that hydrolyzes phospholipids into fatty acids and other lipophilic substances, playing key roles in cellular membranes' metabolism and signaling.

First Messenger

A signaling molecule that binds to a receptor at the surface of a cell, initiating a series of intracellular events that lead to a biological response.