Caffeine
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caffieine
a mild psychostimulant
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the length of caffeine’s half-life is about
4 hours
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caffeine affects
adenosine receptors
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caffeine’s main action on the brain is to
block receptors for the neurotranmitter adenosine
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caffeine is an
antagonist
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the A2A receptor type is especially oprevalent in the striatum, where it… D2 dopamine receptors
inhibits
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caffeine =
a little bit more dopamine action
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withdrawal symptoms
headaches, fatigue, impaired concentration
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taking caffeine with alcohol
reduces the effects of alcohol, but still leaves effects of manual dexterity
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