Question 1

THC is one of 80 or so __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  varieties of marijuana 
B)  compounds called cannabinoids 
C)  sinsemillas 
D)  types of hemp plant 
A)  varieties of marijuana 
B)  compounds called cannabinoids 
C)  sinsemillas 
D)  types of hemp plant

Question 2

Explain marijuana's effect on sexual responsiveness.

Accepted Answer

Marijuana can have varying effects on se

Question 3

The idea that drug tolerance is a way of explaining the gateway hypothesis is referred to as the _______ school of thought.

Accepted Answer

A)  sociocultural 
B)  expectation 
C)  intrinsic 
D)  conservative 
A)  sociocultural 
B)  expectation 
C)  intrinsic 
D)  conservative

Question 4

After using marijuana, a person's blood pressure __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases 
B)  decreases 
C)  remains the same 
D)  depends on whether the person is sitting, standing, or lying down 
A)  increases 
B)  decreases 
C)  remains the same 
D)  depends on whether the person is sitting, standing, or lying down

Question 5

High levels of THC in the brain may cause accidental death by asphyxiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

THC-sensitive receptors in the brain are located in those regions that are important for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  arousal, sleep, and respiration 
B)  short-term memory and motor control 
C)  motor control and emotionality 
D)  heart rate and respiration 
A)  arousal, sleep, and respiration 
B)  short-term memory and motor control 
C)  motor control and emotionality 
D)  heart rate and respiration

Question 7

Drug decriminalization does not imply that a drug is legally available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Though marijuana has adverse effects on users' reproductive systems, little or no effect on fertility has been observed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Experienced marijuana smokers have the ability to "turn off" their high and behave normally if they really want to.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Behavioural/psychological effects of marijuana last ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 to 60 minutes 
B)  45 to 90 minutes 
C)  1 to 2 hours 
D)  2 to 3 hours 
A)  30 to 60 minutes 
B)  45 to 90 minutes 
C)  1 to 2 hours 
D)  2 to 3 hours

Question 11

The only medical application for marijuana is in the treatment of glaucoma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Marijuana is derived from the stalk of the cannabis plant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cannabis plants having the highest resin content would most likely grow in the following climate: __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hot and wet 
B)  cool and wet 
C)  hot and dry 
D)  cool and dry 
A)  hot and wet 
B)  cool and wet 
C)  hot and dry 
D)  cool and dry

Question 14

The naturally occurring substance that stimulates the THC-sensitive receptor in the brain is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  THC 
B)  anandamide 
C)  cannabinoid 
D)  marijuana 
A)  THC 
B)  anandamide 
C)  cannabinoid 
D)  marijuana

Question 15

A first-time marijuana smoker will typically feel nauseated by a marijuana cigarette, much in the same way as a first-time heroin abuser.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Though THC produces a significant increase in heart rate, there is no conclusive evidence of cardiovascular problems among users who __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are elderly 
B)  are also using other drugs 
C)  already have preexisting disorders (i.e., heart disease) 
D)  are under 35 years of age 
A)  are elderly 
B)  are also using other drugs 
C)  already have preexisting disorders (i.e., heart disease) 
D)  are under 35 years of age

Question 17

Analogy: Marijuana smoking is to opium smoking as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexican North Americans were to naturalized citizens 
B)  Mexican North Americans were to Chinese North Americans 
C)  Canada was to the United States 
D)  the nineteenth century was to the twentieth century 
A)  Mexican North Americans were to naturalized citizens 
B)  Mexican North Americans were to Chinese North Americans 
C)  Canada was to the United States 
D)  the nineteenth century was to the twentieth century

Question 18

Research has shown that marijuana can be effective in treating all but which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glaucoma 
B)  Asthma 
C)  Epilepsy 
D)  Weight loss 
A)  Glaucoma 
B)  Asthma 
C)  Epilepsy 
D)  Weight loss

Question 19

Leading the antimarijuana crusade in the United States during the 1930s was __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (FBN) 
B)  the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
C)  the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 
D)  Benny Goodman, along with other popular band leaders 
A)  the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (FBN) 
B)  the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
C)  the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 
D)  Benny Goodman, along with other popular band leaders

Question 20

According to the Canadian Drug Use and Monitoring Survey (CADUMS) conducted in 2012, _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  more females than males have smoked marijuana in their lifetime 
B)  more males than females have smoked marijuana in their lifetime 
C)  marijuana usage is highest in adults 24-29 years old 
D)  the average age of initiation of marijuana smoking is 20 years old 
A)  more females than males have smoked marijuana in their lifetime 
B)  more males than females have smoked marijuana in their lifetime 
C)  marijuana usage is highest in adults 24-29 years old 
D)  the average age of initiation of marijuana smoking is 20 years old

THC is one of 80 or so __________.

Explain marijuana's effect on sexual responsiveness.

The idea that drug tolerance is a way of explaining the gateway hypothesis is referred to as the _______ school of thought.

After using marijuana, a person's blood pressure __________.

High levels of THC in the brain may cause accidental death by asphyxiation.

THC-sensitive receptors in the brain are located in those regions that are important for __________.

Drug decriminalization does not imply that a drug is legally available.

Though marijuana has adverse effects on users' reproductive systems, little or no effect on fertility has been observed.

Experienced marijuana smokers have the ability to "turn off" their high and behave normally if they really want to.

Behavioural/psychological effects of marijuana last ______.

The only medical application for marijuana is in the treatment of glaucoma.

Marijuana is derived from the stalk of the cannabis plant.

Cannabis plants having the highest resin content would most likely grow in the following climate: __________.

The naturally occurring substance that stimulates the THC-sensitive receptor in the brain is called __________.

A first-time marijuana smoker will typically feel nauseated by a marijuana cigarette, much in the same way as a first-time heroin abuser.

Though THC produces a significant increase in heart rate, there is no conclusive evidence of cardiovascular problems among users who __________.

Analogy: Marijuana smoking is to opium smoking as __________.

Research has shown that marijuana can be effective in treating all but which of the following conditions?

Leading the antimarijuana crusade in the United States during the 1930s was __________.

According to the Canadian Drug Use and Monitoring Survey (CADUMS) conducted in 2012, _______.

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Exam 7: Marijuana

THC is one of 80 or so __________.

Explain marijuana's effect on sexual responsiveness.

The idea that drug tolerance is a way of explaining the gateway hypothesis is referred to as the _______ school of thought.

After using marijuana, a person's blood pressure __________.

High levels of THC in the brain may cause accidental death by asphyxiation.

THC-sensitive receptors in the brain are located in those regions that are important for __________.

Drug decriminalization does not imply that a drug is legally available.

Though marijuana has adverse effects on users' reproductive systems, little or no effect on fertility has been observed.

Experienced marijuana smokers have the ability to "turn off" their high and behave normally if they really want to.

Behavioural/psychological effects of marijuana last ______.

The only medical application for marijuana is in the treatment of glaucoma.

Marijuana is derived from the stalk of the cannabis plant.

Cannabis plants having the highest resin content would most likely grow in the following climate: __________.

The naturally occurring substance that stimulates the THC-sensitive receptor in the brain is called __________.

A first-time marijuana smoker will typically feel nauseated by a marijuana cigarette, much in the same way as a first-time heroin abuser.

Though THC produces a significant increase in heart rate, there is no conclusive evidence of cardiovascular problems among users who __________.

Analogy: Marijuana smoking is to opium smoking as __________.

Research has shown that marijuana can be effective in treating all but which of the following conditions?

Leading the antimarijuana crusade in the United States during the 1930s was __________.

According to the Canadian Drug Use and Monitoring Survey (CADUMS) conducted in 2012, _______.

Drugs and Behaviour Today

Drug-Taking Behaviour: Personal and Social Issues

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Opioids: Opium, Heroin, and Opioid Pain Medications

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Caffeine

Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Depressants and Inhalants

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Natural Health Products

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Substance Abuse Prevention

Substance Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change

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