Human Health And Disease Question 119

Question: Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the options given below:

Assertion : Caffeine is CNS stimulant. Reason : Excessive use of caffeine adversely affects the brain.

Options:

A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C) If assertion is true but reason is false.

D) If the assertion and reason both are false.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Caffeine is CNS (Central nervous system) stimulant.

Its addictions is psychological.

Higher doses of caffeine causes nervousness, restlessness, panic, insomnia (lack of sleep) and excitement.

Excessive intake of caffeine also causes addiction and indigestion and disturbs renal functions.