Chapter 7 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Acute effects of Marijuana
A
the acute effects are rapid, but because it is absorbed into fatty tissue, its elimination is slow.
2
Q
Acute physiological effects
A
include cardiac acceleration and a reddening of the eyes
3
Q
Acute psychological effects, with typical dosage
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include euphoria, giddiness, a perception of the time elongation, and increased hunger.
4
Q
Complex Visual
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motor skills such as driving an automobile
5
Q
The acute effects of marijuana are now known to be due to
A
the binding of THC at special receptors in the brain
