Week 11 - Cannabinoids Flashcards
What are cannabinoids? What are phytocannabinoids?
What is cannabis? What is marijuana?
Endogeneous and exogenous ligands????
What is the most common administration use of cannabis?
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How does the consumption method influence the absorption rate of marijuana?
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Why does delta 9 THC have such a long elimination rate? What is the half-life of delta 9 THC?
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What are endocannabinoids? What are the two main neurotransmitters?
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How do cannabinoids produce mainly inhibitory effects?
a
What are the two main receptors involved in the endocannabinoid system?
a
How do CB1 receptors work? What does it mean that CB1 receptors are heterogeneous?
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What is the relationship between CB1 receptors and dopamine?
a
How do the variety of ligands work with CB1 receptors?
a
What are the physiological effects of cannabis use and how do they relate to neural activity in the brain?
a
Where are CB1 receptors predominantly found?
a
What are the behavioral effects of cannabinoids? How do these behavioral effects occur in long-time users of cannabinoids?
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What are the subjective effects of cannabinoids?
a
Why is paranoia thought to occur under cannabinoid use?
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