THC Administered Orally

question 27

Multiple Choice

THC administered orally

• A)exerts effects subjectively similar to those that occur via smoking
• B)is often more potent than smoked THC
• C)results in metabolites that are presently not detectable by urinalysis
• D)is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract

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Definitions:

Sublingual Gland

A salivary gland located beneath the tongue, responsible for secreting saliva to aid in digestion.

Saliva

A watery fluid secreted into the mouth by glands, containing enzymes that initiate the breakdown of carbohydrates during digestion.

Divided

Separated into parts or pieces; often used to describe roads or cells that split into two or more pathways or segments.

Lobes

Divisions or sections of an organ separated by fissures, especially in the brain, lungs, and liver.