The main active ingredient in coffee, black teas, most cola drinks, and many other bottled beverages that stimulates the nervous system, relieves fatigue, increases alertness, and in-creases the body's metabolic rate is
1. alcohol.
2. cocaine.
3. caffeine.
4. amphetamines.
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Caffeine is the main active ingredient in coffee, black teas, most cola drinks, and many other bottled beverages.
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