J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2011

  • question_answer
    Cannabis sativa is the source of

    A)  opium                                 

    B)  LSD

    C)  marijuana                          

    D)  cocaine

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    The flower tops, leaves and the resin of the plant Cannabis sativa are used in various combinations to produce marijuana, hashish, charas and ganja. Generally taken by inhalation and oral ingestion, these are known for their effect on cardiovascular system of the body. A group of chemicals cannabinoids interact with cannabinoid receptors present principally in the brain. Natural cannabinoids are obtained from the inflorescences of the plant Cannabis sativa.


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