Meta-Analyses of Studies Exploring the Connection Between Psychosis and Marijuana

question 39

Multiple Choice

Meta-analyses of studies exploring the connection between psychosis and marijuana use conclude that ____.

• A) risk of psychosis is decreased by 75 percent in marijuana users
• B) heavy use of marijuana increases the risk of psychosis by 50 to 200 percent
• C) psychotic symptoms observed with heavy marijuana use are due to the transitory effects of intoxication
• D) estimates states that up to 25 percent of the cases of psychosis might not have occurred if marijuana had not been used

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Gastrin

A hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates the secretion of gastric acid.

Intestinal Phase

A phase of gastric secretion that begins when food enters the small intestine, triggering hormones that influence digestive processes.

Duodenal Gland

Small gland that opens into the base of intestinal glands; secretes a mucoid alkaline substance.

Duodenal Mucosa

The lining of the duodenum, which contains cells responsible for the secretion of enzymes necessary for digestion.