Which of the following is consistent with there being specific receptors upon which the cannabinoid delta-9 THC acts?
A)it has high lipid solubility
B)modest structural modifications of the THC molecule can significantly alter its behavioral effects
C)it has stereospecific effects
D)only b and c above

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High lipid solubility (choice A) is not necessarily consistent with there being specific receptors for THC. However, the fact that modest structural modifications can significantly alter its effects (choice B) suggests that there are specific binding sites for the molecule. Additionally, the fact that THC has stereospecific effects (choice C) further supports the existence of specific receptors, as stereospecificity is commonly observed with receptor-ligand interactions. Thus, only options B and C are consistent with the existence of specific receptors for THC, leading to choice D as the correct answer.

Which of the Following Is Consistent with There Being Specific