As it binds to adenosine receptors, it slows down our nerve cell activity, which then causes drowsiness. A nerve cell mistakes caffeine for adenosine. Therefore, caffeine binds with the adenosine receptor, but rather than slowing down the cell's activity, the nerve cells speed up. While adenosine opens up blood vessels, allowing for more oxygen intake, caffeine constricts these blood vessels.
windshield - transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle. windscreen. aeroplane, airplane, plane - an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane.
The Elements Of Windshield Glass Panes. Windshields themselves are made from a specialized form of glass designed for windshields. This glass consists of silica fine sand, soda ash, dolomite, cullet and limestone. Certain formulations contain small amounts of potassium oxide and aluminum oxide.