Phrases with «endogenous cannabinoids»

Endogenous cannabinoids are natural compounds produced within our body. They act like a lock and key system in our brain, binding to specific receptors in the nervous system. These cannabinoids play a role in various processes like regulating mood, appetite, pain, and memory. Full definition

Sentences with «endogenous cannabinoids»

  • Chia - Shan Wu, Christopher P. Jew, Hui - Chen Lu (2011) «Lasting impacts of prenatal cannabis exposure and the role of endogenous cannabinoids in the developing brain», Future Neurology, 6:459 - 480. (lulaboratory.com)
  • The plant compounds mimic our brain's own marijuanalike molecules, called endogenous cannabinoids, which activate specific receptors in the brain capable of modulating neural activity. (scientificamerican.com)
  • The main difference between endogenous cannabinoids and opioids, Felder explains, is that cannabinoids are part of the fat family, which also distinguishes them from other neurotransmitters. (scientificamerican.com)
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