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QuizMultiple Choice

Lesson 3: Prescription, Nonprescription, and Illegal Drugs

Question 6 • [HSHEAC] Health Sem 1 (26-27)

Which drug contains the chemical THC and affects specific receptors in the brain?

Answer
A
ecstasy
B
cocaine
C
marijuana
D
amphetamines

Explanation

Marijuana contains THC, short for tetrahydrocannabinol. THC affects specific cannabinoid receptors in the brain, which can change mood, memory, and perception. Therefore, the correct choice is marijuana.

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