The Effects of Caffeine on the Brain Begin at the Level

question 108

Multiple Choice

The effects of caffeine on the brain begin at the level of the__________.

• A) cerebellum
• B) medulla
• C) cerebral cortex
• D) limbic system

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Definitions:

Mitochondrion

An organelle found in the cells of most eukaryotes, responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP through the process of oxidative phosphorylation.

RNA Interference

A biological process in which RNA molecules inhibit gene expression or translation, by neutralizing targeted mRNA molecules.

Noncoding RNA

RNA molecules that are not translated into proteins but have roles in regulating gene expression and other cellular processes.

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, typically protein or RNA.