BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR
BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS
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Question
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THC, the active ingredient in ____, is classified as a ____
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marijuana; hallucinogen
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marijuana; stimulant
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cocaine; stimulant
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cocaine; hallucinogen
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active chemical in cannabis and is one of the oldest hallucinogenic drugs known. There is evidence that cannabis extracts were used by the Chinese as a herbal remedy since the first century AD.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main, active ingredient in marijuana is THC (short for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). This ingredient is found in the leaves and flowering parts of the marijuana plant. Hashish is a substance taken from the tops of female marijuana plants.
Detailed explanation-3: -THC is the major active ingredient in marijuana that triggers a variety of effects, including mild hallucinations.
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