Dr. West loves to drink caffeinated coffee. She knows that caffeine makes her feel awake by

A. increasing the release of adenosine.
B. blocking receptors for adenosine.
C. stimulating nicotinic ACh receptors.
D. blocking receptors for serotonin.


Answer: B

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