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The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is partially responsible for regulation of cognitive and emotional processes such as behavior, mood disorders and neurologic disorders.
What are the components of the ECS?
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Endocannabinoids: The body's natural cannabinoids
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Cannabinoid receptors: Receptors named after cannabis that are found in almost every organ
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Enzymes: Synthesize and break down endocannabinoids
How does the ECS interact with cannabis?
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The psychoactive component of cannabis, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), binds to cannabinoid receptors
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Cannabidiol (CBD), another component of cannabis, also interacts with the ECS
What does the ECS do?
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Regulates appetite, digestion, mood, and coordination
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Helps with learning and memory
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Controls sleep cycles
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Helps manage stress
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Regulates temperature
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Controls pain
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Regulates inflammatory and immune responses