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cannabinoid system  

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  • Cannabinoids are a group of related compounds found in the plant Cannabis sativa. The major psychologically active component in marijuana is ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Cannabinoid System]

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