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Canabinoids are used within the body in certain areas as neurotransmitters, so yes, your brain does produce chemicals like THC, and employs them in a very controlled fashion, which is quite different from the blunt doping approach that occurs when the naturally occurring equivalents are absorbed into the brain by other means.
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What happens biologically when you get high?
I am assuming you are talking about marijuana so..... There are cannabinoid receptors in your brain. THC is a cannabinoid which blocks the receptors, causing dopamine to flood your brain. This is why marijuana highs are associated with a general feeling of well-being. THC affects the sensory and reaction pathways in your brain.
How does THC naturally interact with the endocannabinoid system in the human body?
THC, the active compound in cannabis, interacts with the endocannabinoid system by binding to cannabinoid receptors in the brain and body. This interaction can affect various physiological processes, including mood, memory, pain sensation, and appetite.
Is THC excreted in feces?
Yes, THC can be excreted in feces.
Does your body naturally produce THC?
No, the human body does not naturally produce THC. THC is a compound found in cannabis plants.
How does THC metabolism affect the duration and intensity of its effects on the body?
When THC is metabolized in the body, it affects how long and how strong its effects last. The process of metabolism breaks down THC into different compounds, which can impact how quickly the body processes and eliminates THC. This can influence the duration and intensity of the effects experienced by the individual.
What can stimulate the brain like marijuana does?
THC is the only chemical that can stimulate the brain exactly like marijuana can and THC is only found in marijuana and Marinol.
Does your brain naturally produce THC?
No it does not. Your brain does not produce a weed related chemical..... Sorry EDIT: Although the above is correct to an extent, the brain does have natural cannabinoid receptors that have been discovered. These receptors respond to a natural chemical Anandamide (AEA). And don't worry, if there's anything to apologize for it's your lack of information on the subject.
What can kill THC?
THC is a chemical compound, just like water. Nothing can kill it.
What chemical is on marijuana that makes you high?
The main chemical in marijuana that produces the "high" feeling is called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. It acts on specific receptors in the brain and central nervous system to produce its psychoactive effects.
How do you make delta9-THC?
You can't 'make' Delta-9-THC. THC (for space purposes) is a chemical found in (amongst other plants) Cannabis. You can 'extract' THC from the Cannabis plant and concentrate it, but you can't 'make' it. Of course, if you are a major pharmaceutical company, or own an advanced scientific laboratory, you can use other chemicals and processing to produce something like THC, but it isn't natural THC. Delta-9-THC aka Tetrahydrocannabinol.
What chemical in marijuana gets you high and can be addictive?
The chemical in marijuana that gets you high and can be addictive is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It acts on the brain's reward system, leading to euphoria and heightened sensory perception. Continued use of THC can lead to dependence and addiction in some individuals.
What is chemical symbol for THC?
The chemical symbol for THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is C21H30O2.
Does THC itself destroy brain cells?
No, THC the active chemical in cannabis does not destroy brain cells. Loss of brain cells from marijuana is caused by the smoke inhalation by depleting your brain of oxygen. But a user would have to hold smoke in there lungs for very extended periods of time to cause any damage to the brain cells.
What is the mind altering ingredient in THC?
The major psychoactive chemical compound in cannabis is Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (commonly abbreviated as THC). However, there are at least 66 other cannabinoids present in cannabis, including cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol (CBN) and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) that contribute to the psychoactive effects.
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.
Does melationin have THC in it?
No. THC's chemical formula is C21H30O2; melatonin's chemical formula is C13H16N2O2. The two are very different compounds.
