Chapter 26. Cannabis and the Brain

Introduction

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Cannabis and the Brain

Author: Melanie Maggard, University of Maryland Global Campus

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26.1 Cannabis and the Brain

This video introduces research by Dr. Garth Terry, who studies the placement of cannabinoid receptors in the body and how they regulate neurotransmitters. Also discussed is the research of Dr. Zerrin Atakan, who studies how the brain reacts to THC exposure.

26.2 Check Your Understanding

Question 26.1

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. Dr. Terry compares the endocannabinoid system to a dimmer switch.

Question 26.2

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. A high density of cannabinoid receptors are not found in the tongue.

Question 26.3

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. Dr. Atakan found that those exposed to THC had an inactive prefrontal cortex in comparison to the control group.

Question 26.4

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. When smoked, cannabis produces a mixture of hallucinogenic, depressant, and stimulant effects.

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