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:

Spiders

Arachnids characterized by their eight legs, chelicerae with fangs that inject venom, and the ability to spin webs.

Insecticides

Chemical substances used to kill insects, often utilized in agriculture and pest control to protect plants and crops from insect infestations.

Botanicals

Plant parts or extracts used in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics industry for their medicinal or aromatic properties.

Carbamates

A group of organic compounds derived from carbamic acid, used in pesticides and pharmaceuticals.