The memory impairment produced by marijuana may be due to

a. release of norepinephrine within the amygdala.
b. its effect on the perceptual systems.
c. loss of glial cells in the cortex.
d. the ability of THC to overstimulate CB1 function in the hippocampus.
e. the capacity of CB1 receptors to control apoptosis.

Answer: d. the ability of THC to overstimulate CB1 function in the hippocampus.

Psychology

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Emma is deeply hypnotized, not pretending. A hypnotist says that her sister is sitting in the chair, and Emma claims to see her. When the sister actually enters the room, what will Emma probably say? a. My sister is in the chair in front of me

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