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1. What is the name of the main mind-altering chemical in marijuana?

A. delta-9 gamma betalose
B. delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol
C. gamma-9 tetrahydrolactinol
D. gamma-6 tetrahycannabinase

2. How is marijuana used most often?

A. Injected
B. Swallowed
C. Smoked
D. Sniffed

3. Which of the following is not a common side effect of marijuana use?

A. Dry mouth
B. Slow reactions
C. Poor coordination
D. Hearing voices

4. Which of the following are among the most common side effects of marijuana use?

A. Drowsiness, laziness
B. Hyperactivity, excitability
C. Slowed heart and breathing rates
D. Elevated body temperature

5. What is the name of the plant that is the source of marijuana?

A. Cannabis marijuanita
B. Cannabis salmonella
C. Cannabis exotica
D. Cannabis sativa

6.Marijuana users are at a high risk of causing all kinds of accidents. Which of the following is not a real reason for this risk?

A. Marijuana use causes sudden loss of consciousness.
B. Marijuana use causes poor depth perception
C. Marijuana use causes poor coordination.
D. Marijuana use causes poor concentration

7. Which of the following is not a possible sign of amotivational syndrome caused by marijuana use?

A. Apathy (lack of feeling, interest, or concern)
B. Inquisitiveness (high level of curiosity)
C. Lethargy (abnormal drowsiness or laziness)
D. Anxiety (nervousness, uneasiness)

8. Marijuana can cause mood swings (part of amotivational syndrome). Why is this true?

A. That is part of the normal “high” of marijuana use.
B. Users worry about when they can afford more marijuana.
C. Users feel cranky when the drug wears off.
D. Some people are allergic to marijuana.

9. What effect does using marijuana have on the heart rate?

A. It increases the heart rate very slightly.
B. It doubles or triples the heart rate.
C. It increases the heart rate up to twice its normal pace.
D. It decreases heart rate somewhat.

10. Which of these conditions does not occur when someone is high on marijuana?

A. Heavy sweating
B. Dizziness
C. Muscle weakness
D. Food craving

 
 
 
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