THC, the Active Ingredient in Marijuana, Mimics the Function of the Neurotransmitter

question 54

Multiple Choice

THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, mimics the function of the neurotransmitter ____, resulting in a variety of effects including ____.

• A)dopamine; increased pain perception
• B)norepinephrine; hallucinogens
• C)GABA; nervousness
• D)serotonin; loss of appetite
• E)anandamide; memory loss

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Definitions:

Emotional Stability

A personality trait signifying the extent to which a person’s mood is unaffected by external events, often considered synonymous with low neuroticism.

Personality Change

Involves alteration in an individual's personality traits or overall personality structure, which can occur due to various life experiences or interventions.

Workplace Productivity

A measure of how efficiently and effectively a workforce converts inputs into outputs, often seen as critical for business success.

Extraversion

A quality present in a person that involves being friendly, gregarious, confident, and showing a strong ability to express feelings.