Which of the following statements is true of marijuana? A. Marijuana’s active ingredient blocks the part of the brain that produces adrenaline. B. Marijuana is a synthetic drug with both stimulant and hallucinogenic properties. C. Marijuana disrupts the membranes of neurons but does not affect the functioning of hormones. D. Marijuana can trigger increased sensitivity to sounds, tastes, smells, and colors.

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Answer:

Option (D).

Explanation:

Marijuana is a type of psychoactive drug obtained from the cannabis plant. This is mainly used as a recreational drug.  The main chemical involved in the Marijuana activation in the body is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

The Marijuana increases the sensitivity and trigerness of sense, smells, color, sound and taste. The Marijuana also increases the appetite of an individual.

Thus, the correct answer is option (D).

Marijuana can trigger increased sensitivity to sounds, tastes, smells, and colors. There are many effects of using marijuana, especially for physical and psychological health .

EXPLANATION:  

Cannabis mostly has short-term effects which means it will last only briefly, although other effects of cannabis might last longer and not appear immediately. There is not much research on the effects of second-hand cannabis smoke. It is probable that exposure to second-hand smoke may be sufficient to trigger some temporary effects and some long-term effects, in several people. Further research is needed to test the effects of used cannabis smoke.

Some of the most familiar effects on physical health from marijuana use comprise:

•    a higher likelihood of growing bronchitis, when someone smokes it

•    more phlegm, when someone smokes it

•    lung irritation due to irritation comprising some carcinogens, like accidentally scorching the throat or mouth when smoking

•    a damaged immune system because the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol, that is the main psychoactive chemical in cannabis

•    pain relief

•    reduction of nausea and vomiting

•    faster heart rate by 20-50 bpm

•    red eye due to increased blood flow

•    relief the indications of glaucoma, for short periods

•    worsening existing lung conditions, like asthma, when someone inhales them

•    potential intrusion with tumor growth

•    disorders of the developing fetus during pregnancy

•    disorders of brain development among adolescents

When people consume it medically, marijuana is usually useful for the following:

•    reducing pain related to certain medical conditions

•    decreasing inflammation

•    relieving with glaucoma

•    decreasing nausea in people undertaking chemotherapy

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If you’re interested in learning more about this topic, we recommend you to also take a look at the following questions:

• Which of the following statements is true of the relationships between substance use and various indicators of individual differences in personality variables? https://brainly.com/question/13183938

KEYWORDS : Marijuana, Effects of Marijuana

Subject  : Medicine

Class  : College

Sub-Chapter : Marijuana