Introduction The aim of this experiment was to determine the effect of caffeine on resting body temperature. This has to do with homeostasis‚ which is the maintenance of equilibrium. In other words‚ it is a stable body state. Homeostasis refers to the process of keeping the internal body environment in a steady state‚ when the external environment is changed (Homeostasis 2). Humans are warm-blooded creatures that generate body heat internally and maintain body temperatures at a fairly constant level
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How does Caffeine affect the human body? Caffeine is the world’s most popular drug (Spiller‚ 1998)‚ and can be found in over 60 species of plants throughout the world. Consumption of caffeine comes from cola‚ coffee‚ cocoa‚ tea‚ some medications and so much more. In this paper I will describe the effects of caffeine on the human body‚ from the health risks to how it can help your body; here are just some of the ways caffeine affects the human body both physically and psychologically. First of
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Description To investigate the effect on caffeine on heart rate of water fleas and to understand the risk of high level consumption of caffeine to the health of the human circulatory system and nervous system. Preview Diagram 1: Chemical structure of caffeine Image source: http://ismaastricht.wikispaces.com/file/list The images above show the chemical structure of caffeine which has a chemical formula of C8H10N4O2. Caffeine was named by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
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Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant of the methylxanthine class. It is one of the most worldwide consumed psychoactive substances and it is totally legal. The chemical name of caffeine is 1‚ 3‚ 7 – Trimethylpurine – 2‚ 6‚ - dione. Its molecular formula is C8H10N4O2 and it has a molecular mass of 194.19 g/mole. Caffeine is an odourless‚ white crystalline purine‚ a methylxanthine alkaloid‚ which is closely chemically related to adenine and guanine. Caffeine acts through multiple mechanisms
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Caffeine...Does it truly affect the body? Everyday millions of Americans go through cups of coffee a day and most people don’t even know how it affects your body. I am one of those people and I have always wondered what caffeine does to my body. This topic interest me a lot because I drink coffee on a daily about 2 times a day and I want to know if there are any short term effects and long term effects and if I should be worried about drinking too many drinks with caffeine in them. I want to find
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OUTLINE GUIDE FOR AN EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH TITLE OF SPEECH: All speeches must be titled. GENERAL PURPOSE(METHOD OF PRESENTATION): to inform‚ to entertain‚ to demonstrate‚ to persuade by making in-roads‚ etc. SPECIFIC PURPOSE (AUDIENCE OUTCOME): What particular response do you want to evoke from your audience? Fill in the blank: At the end of my speech I want my audience to__________________. INTRODUCTION I. INTEREST STEP (ALSO CALLED "ICE BREAKER" OR "ATTENTION GETTER"): Use the beginning
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Caffeine Content of Foods and Drugs Product Serving Size 1 Caffeine (mg) 2 OTC Drugs NoDoz‚ maximum strength; Vivarin 1 tablet 200 Excedrin 2 tablets 130 NoDoz‚ regular strength 1 tablet 100 Anacin 2 tablets 64 Coffees Coffee‚ brewed 8 ounces 135 General Foods International Coffee‚ Orange Cappuccino 8 ounces 102 Coffee‚ instant 8 ounces 95 General Foods International Coffee‚ Cafe Vienna 8 ounces 90 Maxwell House Cappuccino‚ Mocha 8 ounces 60-65 General
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The truth about caffeine How many of you here consider yourself caffeine addicts? How much coffee do you drink a day? One cup? Two cups? More? If you crave caffeine to get you through the day‚ you’re not alone. About 68% of Americans say they’re hooked on coffee this year‚ compared with 64% last year‚ according to the National Coffee Association. But of course‚ Caffeine and related compounds are found not only in coffee‚ but also in tea‚ soft drinks‚ and chocolate. Most
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Science Fair Research Paper How Caffeine effects plant growth. I decided to base my project on the effects Caffeine has on plants. I choose three different Basil herb plants and will water them with a little‚ medium and large amounts of Caffeine to determine the effects that Caffeine has on the plants. What is Caffeine??? Caffeine is found in seeds‚ leaves and the fruits of some plants‚ where it acts as a natural pesticide. Humans mostly extract Caffeine from the bean of the coffee plant and
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Should caffeine be banned for minors? Is caffeine that much of a necessity to minors‚ if so should it be banned? Caffeine is actually a drug. But In our society this drug is considered safe and people don ’t really consider it as a drug. This is because most people drink coffee‚ tea‚ soft drinks‚ and all other things that have caffeine. They use this for the boost of energy in the mornings and to go without drowsiness or fatigue during the day. Kids don ’t really drink coffee which has a lot
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