From which plant cannabiniods are obtained ? Name any two cannabinoids. Which part of the body is effected by consuming these substances ?
- Cannabinoids are obtained from the inflorescence of the plant Cannabis sativa.
- Marijuana, hashish, charas, ganja are some of the cannabinoids.
$\rightarrow$ These chemicals interact with cannabinoid receptors of the body, mainly present in the brain.
- Cardiovascular system of the body is affected adversely.
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