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Why do we have THC receptors in our bodies?
THC receptors in our bodies exist because our bodies naturally produce chemicals that are similar to THC. These receptors help regulate various functions in the body, such as mood, memory, pain, and appetite.
Does the brain have receptors for THC?
Yes, they're called cannabinoid receptors.
Do insects feel the effects of THC?
Yes. Any animal that metabolized THC would be affected. Any animal that had delta9-thc receptors, that is. However, insects do not have delta9-thc receptors. (And are therefore not "affected" by pot smoke. I surmise all "effects observed" are result of asphyxiation, and carbon dioxide, etc. poisoning.)
Is it true THC is in everyone?
Cannabinoid receptors reside in everyone- consequently small amounts of THC and CBD (cannabidiol) exist in everyone.
Why do you have munchies when smoking weed?
THC in marijuana attaches to the cannabinoid receptors in the brain, located in close proximity to the receptors regulating appetite.
What is the ingredient in marijuana that gets you high?
The ingredient in marijuana that gets you high is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It binds to cannabinoid receptors in the brain and body, leading to various psychoactive effects.
What have researchers discovered about marijuana and memory?
The hippocampus has THC receptors that reduce short=term memory
How much more olfactory receptors does a dog have than people?
Dogs have about 40 times more olfactory receptors than humans, allowing them to have a much stronger sense of smell. This heightened sense of smell enables dogs to detect and differentiate a wide range of scents that humans cannot.
Does your brain naturally produce THC?
No, the brain does not naturally produce THC. THC is a compound found in the cannabis plant. The brain does have its own endocannabinoid system, which produces natural chemicals that interact with THC when consumed.
Is marijuana an antagonist?
THC, the primary active metabloite in Marijuana binds to the CB1 and CB2 receptors and is an agonist. It prompts the brain to release dopamine and endorphines into your brain, which get you high. Interstingly enough, cannabis contains another cannabinoid, cannbidiol, which acts as a partial agonist to the THC, blocking some of its effects but still letting it chill in your brain. As the cannabidiol is released from blocking the receptors, more THC is absorbed, keeping you high longer. Good cannabis contains around 18-22% THC and a good 35-40% cannbidiol.
What is the chemical in marijuana that gives you the high feeling?
The main psychoactive component in marijuana that produces the "high" feeling is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It interacts with receptors in the brain and nervous system to produce its effects.
What does THC do to your brain?
What THC does is act on CB1 and CB2 receptors in the brain, which are called cannabinoid receptors. A chemical produced in the body, Anandamide (AEA) is an endogenous cannabinoid that works as a neuroreceptor. It has a negative effect on working memory in lab rats, much like THC. But it also helps reduce sensations of pain, especially when combined with Acetaminophen - acetaminophen is an AEA reuptake inhibitor, increasing circulation of the cannabinoid in the human body, which very likely contributes to its analgesic effects.
