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What Coffee Does to Your Brain - Effects of Caffeine on Body and Mind

Institute of Human Anatomy via YouTube

Overview

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Learn about caffeine's profound effects on the human brain and body in this educational anatomy video from a professional cadaver laboratory. Discover the science behind how caffeine, a substance consumed by 90% of American adults, interacts with neural pathways and influences alertness. Explore detailed explanations of caffeine's mechanisms of action, safe consumption guidelines, potential side effects, and the physiological reasons behind its stimulating properties. Through expert instruction from an anatomy specialist, gain comprehensive insights into this widely-used stimulant's impact on human physiology, from its initial absorption to its various effects on different body systems.

Syllabus

00:00 Intro What is Caffeine
Caffeine and the human brain
How Caffeine makes you feel alert
how much Caffeine is okay to drink
Side Effects of Caffeine

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Institute of Human Anatomy

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