Because the Endocannabinoid System Moderates the Functioning of the Amygdala

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Multiple Choice

Because the endocannabinoid system moderates the functioning of the amygdala, marijuana may be useful in the short-term in treating military veterans who are sufferingdebilitating stress reactions to their combat experiences, a condition known as

• A) ​battlefield conversion disorder.
• B) ​generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
• C) ​depersonalization/derealization disorder.
• D) ​post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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