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.
ï»¿ Windshield Survey This windshield survey is a simple observation of a community. It involves collection of data to help define the community, the trend within the community, stability of the community and changes that may define the health of the community. Many dimensions of the community can be observed...