Adenosine receptors are linked to the dopamine receptors in some neurons in the brain.
Dopamine promotes feelings of pleasure. When adenosine docks in one of these paired receptors, it makes it harder for dopamine to fit in its own place and interrupt mood-lifting.
But when caffeine takes the place of adenosine, dopamine can fit in its own place and increase the mood.
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