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

7. The desirable effects of marijuana peak about 10-30 minutes after the drug use. How long after marijuana use do undesirable effects like anxiety, paranoia, and confusion last?

A. 3 or more hours
B. 1-2 hours
C. 45-90 minutes
D. 10-30 minutes

8. Short-term memory, learning ability, and problem-solving skills are greatly decreased in marijuana users. How long after marijuana use do these effects last?

A. 2-3 hours
B. 5-10 hours
C. Up to 24 hours
D. Up to 72 hours

9. 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. Anxiety (nervousness, uneasiness)
C. Lethargy (abnormal drowsiness or laziness)
D. Inquisitiveness (high level of curiosity)

10. 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 feel cranky when the drug wears off.
C. Users worry about when they can afford more marijuana.
D. Some people are allergic to marijuana.

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

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

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

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

13. Which of the following is false about the relationship between marijuana use and lung infections and diseases?

A. Marijuana use has very little effect on the rate of lung infections because it is an all-natural plant product.
B. Marijuana often contains fungi, bacteria, and fecal matter (droppings).
C. Marijuana users generally inhale the smoke deeply into the lungs and hold it there as long as possible.
D. Marijuana smoke irritates the lung tissues in the same way that tobacco smoke does, and inflamed (irritated) become infected more easily.

14. Marijuana reduces blood flow to the brain. Which of these problems cannot be caused by low blood flow to the brain?

A. Sluggishness
B. Lightheadedness
C. Deadly strokes
D. Hyperactivity

15. Which of these reproductive problems cannot be caused by marijuana use?

A. Low birth weight in babies if mother smokes marijuana during pregnancy
B. Serious birth defects in babies if mother smokes marijuana during pregnancy
C. Menstrual abnormalities in females
D. Delayed puberty in boys