Why Is Marijuana Unlikely to Interfere with Breathing or Heart

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why is marijuana unlikely to interfere with breathing or heart rate?

• A) Marijuana cannot cross the blood-brain barrier.
• B) It is so slow acting that the brain can compensate.
• C) Receptors for marijuana in those brain areas are absent.
• D) Marijuana dissolves quickly and leaves the body quickly.

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Definitions:

Calcium Deposits

Mineral build-up in body tissues, which can lead to various conditions depending on their location.

Iron Deposits

Accumulations of iron in the body, which may occur in various tissues and organs, possibly leading to health issues.

Synovial Fluid

A viscous fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints that reduces friction between the articular cartilage during movement.

Acute Pulmonary

Refers to sudden conditions affecting the lungs, such as acute pulmonary edema or acute respiratory distress syndrome.