Caffeine binds to adenosine receptors and blocks them. The end result is feeling awake because adenosine is unable to activate its receptors to promote sleepiness. Caffeine is:
a. a direct antagonist.
b. an indirect antagonist.
c. a direct agonist.
d. an indirect antagonist.
Answer: A
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