The effect of marijuana on humans
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The effect of marijuana on
humansBy: Sam Spector
Video Explinationhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeF6rFN9org
Image 1Shows how the cannabinoids bind to receptors
in order to active the effect of marijuanaYou 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
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
Image 3&4This shows the chemical structure of the
CannabinoidIt also displays a zoomed in depiction of the
body synthesizing the cannabinoid and THC
Image 5Takes apart different parts of the brain, and how
marijuana effects them differentlyEx: Amygdala on marijuana causes paranoia,
but the Hippocampus causes impaired memory
Image 6Similar 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
Image 7One 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
Image 8The bodily effects are seen in this imagePeople often get red eyes, dry mouth, and have
a rapid heart beat
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.
Image 10This 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