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Harmless herbs Flashcards

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What is a receptor

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It is a protein that sits inside the membrane of a cell which allows contact between the inside and outside of the cell

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What does cannabis do to the signals which control brain function

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disrupts them

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Where do cannabinoids sit

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pre-synaptically

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What do cannabinoids do

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Inhibit neurotransmitter release

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Where do cannabinoids inhibit neurotransmitter release

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where CB1 receptors are found

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Effects of cannabis

- Striatum

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  • Reward, pleasure - Cannabinoid

- High, addiction - plant

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Effects of cannabis

- Amygdala

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  • Emotion, fear - Cannabinoid

- Depression, anxiety - plant

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Effects of cannabis

- Brain stem & spinal cord

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  • Vomit reflex, pain control - cannabinoid

- Anti nausea, pain reflex - plant

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Effects of cannabis

- Hippocampus

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  • Learning, memory - cannabinoid

- Memory impairment (chronic) - plant

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Effects of cannabis

- Hypothalamus

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  • Appetite - cannabinoid

- Munchies (acute) - plant

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Effects of cannabis

- Cortex

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  • Cognitive function - cannabinoid

- Cognitive impairment (chronic) - plant

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Side effects of cannabis

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 Psychoactive effects (mood; perception; memory etc.)
 Signs of schizophrenia in some individuals
 Falls in blood pressure
 Increased heart rate
 Risk of cancer when smoked

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Why are performance-enhancing drugs used for

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  • Weight loss
  • Build muscle and bone
  • Mask pain
  • Increase O2 delivery to cells
  • Increase energy
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Kava, Kava

- Claims

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Reduces anxiety, diminishes stress, pain relief

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Kava, kava

- can cause

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Cirrhosis, liver failure, hepatitis

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Ephedra

- main ingredient

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Ephedrine

17
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What is ephedra

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Amphetamine

18
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What can ephedra cause

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Seizures, strokes and heart palpitations

19
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Ginseng

- Claims

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boosts energy, stress relief

20
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What are Ergogenic aids

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any external influences that can positively affect physical or mental performance

Introduction to the science of sport, exercise and health (24 decks)

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