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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.

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What effects does marijuana have on the human body?

It does not kill brain cells (like the previous answer had). Marijuana has THC which works it's way from the lungs into the blood system. It then travels with the blood to the brain. There THC coats the brain cells causeing the electrical impulses between the cells to slow down (this is what causes the high effect). THC then decays off of the brain cell and leaves it unharmed and makes it way back into the blood stream. It then attaches itself to fat cells where it continues to decay until there is nothing left. The fact that it attaches to fat cells is why thc can show up on drug test a month after being ingested. Long term effect of marijuana are unknown, but short term effect (the high) are temporary.


How does THC enter your system?

THC enters your system when you consume cannabis products by smoking, vaping, or ingesting them. Once ingested, THC is absorbed into the bloodstream and then distributed throughout the body, including to the brain where it produces its psychoactive effects.


Does THC make you gain weight?

THC attaches itself to your fat cells and as you lose weight the THC disperses itself through out the body and it gets stored in an area called the "Third Spacing", which is located right above the bladder area and as you urinate the THC is released thus effects the levels of THC in your body


Does THC store in fat cells in the body?

Yes, THC, the active compound in marijuana, can be stored in fat cells in the body.


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 smoking marijuana improve anything?

recent studies show that THC has a positive impact on the body, including the stimulation of brain cells leading to new growth.


How long does it take THC to reach the brain when inhaled?

Five minutes. It will reach the brain in seconds but the result is not seen promptly until it reaches adequate concentrations in the brain cells. THC is highly lipid soluble and takes a while to spread out in the fatty tissue. It also takes a while to be excreted (30 days or so). This is why MJ smokers get picked up so easily on urine tests.


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.


What cemical in marijuana affects the brain?

I believe it is THC


Can you smoke the THC worm?

Yes you can. It also has some effects since they feed on the THC itself.


Why is weed in your system for so long?

Because the THC in marijuana sticks to your brain and fat cells. The faster your metabolism, the faster it exits your system. You will eventually sweat or urinate it out.


How do you hide THC in your body?

You cannot hide THC. THC clings to your fat cells and as your fat cells burn off the THC disappears. You can speed up the process through exercise and proper diet. Also I am not 100% about this, but you can buy body cleansing pills that flush your system, but since THC clings to fat cells I'm not sure how well it would work.