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Chloe McCamey
on Oct 18, 2024
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Which of the following statements is true of marijuana?
A) The active ingredient in marijuana is THC, which specifically affects serotonin.
B) Repeated usage of marijuana can enhance attention and memory.
C) Marijuana disrupts the membranes of neurons but does not affect the functioning of hormones.
D) Marijuana can trigger increased sensitivity to sounds, tastes, smells, and colors.
Marijuana
A psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used primarily for medical or recreational purposes.
THC
Tetrahydrocannabinol, the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis which affects the brain to induce a "high."
Neurons
Cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.
- Familiarize oneself with the consequences of different psychoactive substances, like stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and opiates.
- Gain an understanding of the core tenets and consequences of psychoactive drugs on neurotransmitter systems.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the consequences of different psychoactive substances, like stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and opiates.
- Gain an understanding of the core tenets and consequences of psychoactive drugs on neurotransmitter systems.