drugs & human behavior quiz 6 (ch 8)

Switzerland has the largest per capita consumption of cocoa in the world. a. False b. True

a. False

The lethal dose of caffeine for adults is closer to _____ cups of coffee. a. 75 b. 50 c. 30 d. There have been no cases of death caused by caffeine overdose.

a. 75

Caffeine-producing plants are indigenous to ____. a. All of the options listed b. West Africa c. South America d. North America e. China

a. All of the options listed

What were the results of Lowe's 1988 study on the effects of the combination of alcohol and caffeine on state- dependent learning? a. Caffeine was mostly responsible for the state-dependence effect. b. Alcohol and caffeine had an equal effect. c. Alcohol was mostly responsible for the state-dependence effect. d. There was no effect on learning.

a. Caffeine was mostly responsible for the state-dependence effect.

Although tea and cocoa have been used for centuries, coffee made its first appearance in the 17th century. a. False b. True

a. False

Caffeine metabolism and excretion rate is unaffected by how long they have used caffeine. a. False b. True

a. False

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration strictly monitors the caffeine content of energy drinks. a. False b. True

a. False

Unlike most drugs, caffeine has always been well received by societies when it was introduced. a. False b. True

a. False

It is difficult to find good estimates of the prevalence of caffeine use because it is consumed in so many different forms. a. True b. False

a. True

Caffeine is excreted from the body mainly ______. a. by the kidneys b. in pure form c. in saliva d. in the feces

a. by the kidneys

Research has associated chronic caffeine use with __________. a. elevated serum cholesterol level b. birth defects c. hypertension in women d. cancer

a. elevated serum cholesterol level

The most commonly reported symptom of withdrawal from caffeine is ______________. a. headaches b. decreased alertness c. depression d. irritability

a. headaches

Symptoms of caffeinism start to appear after __________ mg of caffeine has been consumed. a. it depends on the individual b. 1,000 c. 600 d. 250

a. it depends on the individual

After consumption, the concentration of caffeine is __________. a. similar throughout the body b. highest in the liver c. highest in the brain d. highest in the kidneys

a. similar throughout the body

A medication for asthma is most likely to include __________. a. theophylline b. none of these c. nicotine d. theobromine

a. theophylline

Instant coffee contains more caffeine per serving than brewed coffee. a. True b. False

b. False

One effect of caffeine use is mood elevation. a. False b. True

b. True

Which of the following contains the highest concentration of caffeine? a. Coca-Cola b. brewed coffee c. brewed tea d. Red Bull

b. brewed coffee

What type of caffeine did 16th century European explorers discover in Mexico? a. tea b. cacao c. coffee d. kola

b. cacao

Which of the following would a person not be likely to feel after drinking a couple cups of coffee in the morning? a. alert b. mellow c. efficient d. confident

b. mellow

Withdrawal from caffeine lasts about __________. a. two to three days b. one week c. one day d. two to three weeks

b. one week

Milk chocolate contains more __________ than caffeine. a. all of these b. theobromine c. theophylline d. nicotine

b. theobromine

A(n) __________ is a compound that is of botanical origin, contains nitrogen, and is physiologically active. a. theophylline b. theobromine c. alkaloid d. methylxanthine

c. alkaloid

Coffee consumption may help prevent ______. a. liver disease b. Parkinson's disease c. all of these d. type 2 diabetes mellitus

c. all of these

Individuals who suffer from __________ should be careful when using caffeine. a. alcohol dependence b. depression c. anxiety d. schizophrenia

c. anxiety

Which of the following is used most frequently in medications? a. theophylline b. theobromine c. caffeine d. all of these are used equally

c. caffeine

In the United States, caffeine is most often consumed in the form of __________. a. colas b. chocolate c. coffee d. tea

c. coffee

How does caffeine affect the rapidity and accuracy of motor skills? a. increases b. decreases c. depends on the dosage d. there is no effect

c. depends on the dosage

Smokers smoke __________ cigarettes after drinking coffee. a. more b. the same number of c. fewer d. No answer text provided.

c. fewer

Research has indicated that little tolerance to caffeine's _______ develops. a. renal function effects b. all of these c. stimulant effects d. effects on sleep

c. stimulant effects

Caffeine's primary action is __________. a. contraction of the heart b. a stimulating effect on respiration c. stimulation of CNS activity d. elevation of basal metabolism

c. stimulation of CNS activity

Europeans first began using caffeine in _________. a. 200 B.C. b. the 19th century c. the late 15th and early 16th centuries d. the Stone Age

c. the late 15th and early 16th centuries

The United States' consumption of caffeine is ___________ the world average. a. four times b. half of c. twice d. the same as

c. twice

What proportion of 12-14 year old children regularly consume energy drinks? a. 15 percent b. 40 percent c. 5 percent d. 25 percent

d. 25 percent

Cocoa is primarily produced in ______. a. Switzerland b. Brazil c. the United States d. Africa

d. Africa

Which popular non-energy soft drink was found to contain the highest concentration of caffeine? a. Dr. Pepper b. Coca-Cola c. Pepsi-Cola d. Mountain Dew

d. Mountain Dew

The explanation for caffeine's acute effects that is most accepted now is the __________ hypothesis. a. aminophylline b. phosphodiesterase c. glucose d. adenosine

d. adenosine

The diuretic effects of caffeine have led to its use in what type of medication? a. cough suppressants b. analgesics c. decongestants d. appetite suppressants

d. appetite suppressants

Caffeine is one of three naturally occurring compounds known as the ____. a. endorphins b. theobromines c. tricyclics d. methylxanthines

d. methylxanthines

Tea contains __________ a. equal amounts of theophylline and caffeine b. more theophylline than caffeine c. nicotine d. more theobromine than caffeine e. theophylline

e. theophylline