Mind Altering Drugs, Bioactivity, and Binding Theory

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The legal differentiation between hemp and cannabis plants depends on the THC content, with hemp containing less than __.

0.3%

THC and CBD are __ molecules.

Hydrophobic

A major side effect of THC is its impact on the __.

Developing brain

The most well-accepted therapeutic effect of CBD is as an __.

Antiepileptic

The legal textbook that provides information on how to grow and analyze cannabis is called the __.

Pharmacopeia

The term for the molecules produced by a plant is __.

Chemotype

CBD primarily acts on the __ receptor.

GPR55

Memory impairments from heavy cannabis smoking are linked to cannabinoid receptors in the __.

Hippocampus

Endogenous ligands that activate cannabinoid receptors are called __.

Endocannabinoids

__ is a new pathology related to the use of potent cannabis products.

Cannabis use disorder

__ is considered the father of the cannabinoid field.

Rafael Meshulam

Radioligand binding focuses on the first part of the __.

Law of mass action

For radioligand binding, a molecule that binds very tightly to the receptor is described as having __.

High affinity

In purifying membranes with receptors, the fraction used is the __ fraction.

P2

P2 fractions are shaken in a water bath at __ degrees Celsius.

37

Total binding consists of binding plus binding.

Specific, nonspecific

The maximum binding potential is known as __.

Bmax