Because the endocannabinoid system has been shown to influence the impact of stress and pain, which of the following would most likely be helpful in treating some forms of pain due to surgery or trauma to the body, reducing vomiting and nausea due to chemotherapy for cancer, promoting weight gain, and even lessening immune system inflammation?
A) mescaline
B) cocaine
C) THC
D) MDMA

Question

Because the endocannabinoid system has been shown to influence the impact of stress and pain, which of the following would most likely be helpful in treating some forms of pain due to surgery or trauma to the body, reducing vomiting and nausea due to chemotherapy for cancer, promoting weight gain, and even lessening immune system inflammation?​
A) ​mescaline
B) ​cocaine
C) ​THC
D) ​MDMA

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is a cannabinoid that can interact with the endocannabinoid system and provide pain relief, reduce nausea and vomiting, promote weight gain, and lessen inflammation. Mescaline, cocaine, and MDMA do not interact with the endocannabinoid system and are not effective for these purposes.

Because the Endocannabinoid System Has Been Shown to Influence the Impact