Exam 4 Cannabis

Question 1

Cannabinoids

Answer 1

There are over 400 different compounds in cannabis, 60 are unique (cannabinoids)
Chemical that’s only found in cannabis

Question 2

THC

Answer 2

Principal psychoactive compound is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Most important one
Gives cannabis the most psychoactive properties

Question 3

Cannabinol

Answer 3

Psychoactive compound
Weak and facilitates metabolism of THC

Question 4

Cannabidiol (CBD)

Answer 4

Psychoactive compound
Responsible for many useful medical properties
Anti inflammatory, lessens muscle spasticity & cancer effects, antipsychotic qualities

Question 5

Marijuana

Answer 5

Dried leaves and flowers
Approx. 5-10% THC

Question 6

Cannabis Concentrates (Hashish, Hash Oil)

Answer 6

Approx 20-60% THC
A higher concentration

Question 7

Cannabis Edibles

Answer 7

Often packaged into 10 mg servings
Newer product
Produced by baking the plant

Question 8

Effects of Cannabinoids (1/2)

Answer 8

Relaxation, feelings of contentment
Mind expanding effects
Increases in insight and creativity
Hard to verify
Senses are not likely more accurate
Emotions intensified
Cognitive impairments
Impaired attention
Impaired working memory (short term)
Altered time perception

Question 9

Effects of Cannabinoids (2/2)

Answer 9

Moderate analgesia
Affects pain transmission
Appetite stimulant
Munchies lol
Sympathomimetic effects
Mimicry of SNS
Stimulant
Activation of sympathetic nervous system