What does “CB1 receptor” mean?
The cannabinoid receptor found in high density in the brain and central nervous system.
CB1 receptor in plain English
The cannabinoid receptor found in high density in the brain and central nervous system.
CB1 receptors are concentrated in regions handling memory, movement, appetite and pain processing. THC's action here explains both its therapeutic and its intoxicating effects.
They are sparse in the brainstem regions controlling breathing, which is the accepted explanation for why cannabinoid overdose does not cause the respiratory depression that makes opioid overdose lethal.
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What does cb1 receptor mean?
The cannabinoid receptor found in high density in the brain and central nervous system.
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