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The Neurophysiology of Caffeine as a Central Nervous System Stimulant and the Resultant Effects on Cognitive Function

Brian Fiani , Lawrence Zhu, Brian L. Musch, Sean Briceno, Ross Andel, Nasreen Sadeq, Ali Z. Ansari

Published: May 14, 2021

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.15032

Cite this article as: Fiani B, Zhu L, Musch B L, et al. (May 14, 2021) The Neurophysiology of Caffeine as a Central Nervous System Stimulant and the Resultant Effects on Cognitive Function. Cureus 13(5): e15032. doi:10.7759/cureus.15032

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PDF Downloads 462 136
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PDF Downloads 462 136

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