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