Psychiatrists Typically Have Both a Ph

question 277

True/False

Psychiatrists typically have both a Ph.D.in psychology and an M.D.degree.

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Definitions:

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis that affects the brain to produce the "high" associated with marijuana use.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Anandamide

An endocannabinoid, naturally produced in the body, that binds to cannabinoid receptors and affects mood, appetite, and pain sensation.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain associated with pleasure, movement, and the reward system.