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tiara099

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________ is a cannabinoid receptor agonist that increases appetite and produces analgesia.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Question 2

Explain what is meant by a therapeutic index.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: THC

Answer to Question 2

Answer: This represents the difference in dose response curves for a therapeutic effect (e.g., reduction of appetite) versus a toxic effect (e.g., a dose required to induce seizures).


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