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The effect of marijuana on humans

The effect of marijuana on humans. By: Sam Spector . Video Explination. http:// www.youtube.com / watch?v =oeF6rFN9org. Image 1. Shows how the cannabinoids bind to receptors in order to active the effect of marijuana

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The effect of marijuana on humans

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  1. The effect of marijuana on humans By: Sam Spector

  2. Video Explination • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeF6rFN9org

  3. Image 1 • Shows how the cannabinoids bind to receptors in order to active the effect of marijuana • You can also see the similar cell structure of the marijuana to naturally occurring cells in the body • For this reason the receptors accept the cannabinoids

  4. Image 2 • THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is marijuana’s main active ingredient. • Scientists identified the sites in the brain and body where marijuana acts and called them cannabinoid (CB) receptors. • Cannabinoids are important because they influence how cells communicate

  5. Image 3&4 • This shows the chemical structure of the Cannabinoid • It also displays a zoomed in depiction of the body synthesizing the cannabinoid and THC

  6. Image 5 • Takes apart different parts of the brain, and how marijuana effects them differently • Ex: Amygdala on marijuana causes paranoia, but the Hippocampus causes impaired memory

  7. Image 6 • Similar to the last image it shows how the brain has various functions and how they are impacted by marijuana • THC travels to the brain and can effect coordination, memory, judgment, and even pleasure

  8. Image 7 • One of the most informative images explains the receptors points, and visually shows how the THC connects to the Cannabinoid receptor • It also discusses consequences to your brain from marijuana • An interesting point at the bottom is made about dependence after one use. 9% of people claim they are dependent after one use

  9. Image 8 • The bodily effects are seen in this image • People often get red eyes, dry mouth, and have a rapid heart beat

  10. Image 9 • When someone smokes marijuana, THC stimulates the CBRs artificially, disrupting function of the natural, or endogenous, cannabinoids. • An overstimulation of these receptors in key brain areas produces the marijuana "high," as well as other effects on mental processes.

  11. Image 10 • This shows how the effects of consuming marijuana rather than smoking it are much slower and longer lasting • Also, the potency of THC is much higher when it is smoked instead of consumed

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