Cannabinoid receptors are located on the:
A) the postsynaptic neuron
B) the presynaptic neuron
C) the cell body
D) axon

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Cannabinoid receptors are mainly found on the presynaptic neuron. This means they are located on the neuron that is releasing the neurotransmitter, rather than on the neuron that is receiving it (postsynaptic neuron), the cell body, or the axon. Activation of these receptors can decrease the release of several neurotransmitters, including GABA and glutamate, leading to various physiological effects.

Cannabinoid Receptors Are Located on The