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Author: Tro, Nivaldo J.
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Chapter 17, Problem 49E
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The working of caffeine in producing its stimulant effect is to be explained.
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Caffeine is the stimulant found in coffee and soft drinks. It is also available in medicines. The effects of caffeine are that it causes alertness, competence. The effects of caffeine can be felt even at very low doses. The side effect of caffeine is that it causes anxiety, tremors, rapid breathing.
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