What Occurred When a Study Examined the Change in the Heart

question 46

Multiple Choice

What occurred when a study examined the change in the heart rate that took place after marijuana was smoked with 4 percent THC or 20 mg oral THC?

• A) The heart rate increased much more after oral THC
• B) The peak effects were similar, but smoking produced effects much sooner
• C) Smoked THC increased heart rate, but oral THC had no effect
• D) Heart rates remained elevated for up to three days after smoking marijuana

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, involved in coordinating movement and balance.

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