Asked by Lerato Mamokoena on Jul 18, 2024
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Why are people more likely to die from overdoses of opiates than from overdoses of marijuana?
A) There are more opiate receptors in the brain than THC receptors.
B) People generally begin abusing opiates at a younger age than they do marijuana.
C) Opiate receptors are more prevalent in areas of the brain that control heart rate and breathing.
D) Opiates dissolve in the fats of the body; marijuana does not.
Opiate Receptors
Opiate receptors are specific proteins located in the brain, spinal cord, and gastrointestinal tract that opiates bind to, in order to produce their pain-relieving effects.
THC Receptors
Particular receptors in the nervous system that interact with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound found in cannabis.
Brain Areas
Specific regions within the brain responsible for different functions, such as emotion, decision-making, memory, and language processing.
- Illustrate the consequences of consuming drugs on the operation of the brain and total health status.
Verified Answer
MM
Maverick MazurJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Opiate receptors are more prevalent in areas of the brain that control heart rate and breathing, which can lead to respiratory depression and death in overdose situations. THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana, does not bind strongly to these receptors and therefore does not have the same risk of respiratory depression.
Learning Objectives
- Illustrate the consequences of consuming drugs on the operation of the brain and total health status.