Tetrahydrocannabinol,the active ingredient in marijuana,binds to receptors located in the ________ terminals of certain brain neurons.It lowers the likelihood that these neurons will release ________.
A)postsynaptic,neurotransmitters
B)presynaptic,neurotransmitters
C)presynaptic,Ca2+ ions
D)postsynaptic,Ca2+ ions
E)dendritic,neurotransmitters

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THC binds to presynaptic receptors and decreases the release of neurotransmitters. Therefore, option B is the correct choice as it specifies presynaptic receptors and neurotransmitters.

Tetrahydrocannabinol,the Active Ingredient in Marijuana,binds to Receptors Located in the ________