Researchers have determined that the active chemicals in marijuana, the cannabinoids, bind to specific receptors in the brain. Later research has shown that endogenous cannabinoids exist in the brain, and that they play an ongoing role in food consumption. Besides their role in regulating appetite, endocannabinoids also

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Endocannabinoids are involved in various physiological processes including appetite, pain-sensation, mood, and memory. They are known to play a significant role in the brain's reward systems, which is why option A is correct. They do not specifically cause cravings for sour tastes, decrease pleasure when sweet foods are eaten, or play a role in the inhibition of depressed mood as described in the other options.  Because they play a role in reward systems in the brain, endocannabinoids have the effect of making people seek foods that are tasty or sweet. The knowledge that endocannabinoids increase appetite has stimulated research regarding drugs that prevent endocannabinoids from having their usual effect, possibly leading to appetite suppression and weight loss.

Researchers Have Determined That the Active Chemicals in Marijuana, the Cannabinoids