eventually blindness. Because of the hard ingredients used in aspartame‚ only someone without the knowledge would consume such a food containing harmful ingredients. Aspartame is an NMDA receptor antagonist‚ which means that it inhibits the release of neurotransmitters that cause pain within the body. NMDA receptor antagonists
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again there are different ways in which the release of Dopamine is affected. Cocaine is an example of a direct drug as it blocks the dopamine reuptake via the DAT. On the other hand; cannabis is an example of an indirect drug as it overstimulates a receptor which then leads to an increase of dopamine released in the synapse. This dissertation is based on the class B drug Cannabis. It is true to say that Cannabis is the most widely used illegal drug in Britain and worldwide. Cannabis comes from a cannabis
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2005). A wide range of people I know suffer from depression and currently use prescribed medication in order to alleviate the symptoms; for this reason‚ I chose this article. Cannabinoids are a diverse class of compounds that activate cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2. I want to explore the effect of cannabinoids on people who have been subjected to Chronic Unpredicted Stress (CUS). This CUS is one of the leading causes of depression in teenagers. This article really discovers the effects of cannabinoids
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Changes in Cardiac Adenosine Receptor Function in Rats_. 65‚3‚ 129-135. Mehta MC‚ Jain AC & Billie MD. 2001. _Combined Effects of Cocaine And Nicotine On_ _Cardiovascular Performance In a Canine Model_ Kelly Jared T.‚ Barrett Sean P.‚ Pihl Robert O.‚ & Dagher Akain. 2004. Level of Abstinence Mediates Heart Rate Response to Cue-Elecited Craving in Smokers. 8‚ 50-57. Turner DM‚ Sapp DW & Olsen RW. 1991. _The Benzodiazepine/Alcohol Antagonist Ro 15-4513: Binding to a GABAA Receptor Subtype That is Insensitive
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Shortly after a 2nd cannabis receptor was discovered. These receptors are named CB1 and CB2. CB1Rs are found at the terminals of the central and peripheral neurons and to some degree in other organs and tissue. CB2Rs are mostly express in immune cells‚ spleen and the gastrointestinal system‚ and to some extent in the brain and peripheral nervous system. Scientists are still discovering more cannabis receptors throughout the body. This is very exciting as the body of
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A Journal Critique on the Synthesis of New Derivatives of Resveratrol and to Explore its Potential Health Benefits Summary The goal of the study is to extract and purify resveratrol from fresh skin of black grapevine. Resveratrol is a member of a group of plant compounds called polyphenols and belongs to the class called stilbene. Resveratrol is produced by grapes and some plants in response to stress‚ injury‚ fungal or bacterial attack and ultraviolet radiation. Studies show that it makes chemotherapy
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Therapeutic Management (Nonpharmacological and pharmacological) treatment for nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy. A. Nonpharmacological treatment of nausea and vomiting Nonpharmacological management of nausea and vomiting will depend on the etiology of the nausea and vomiting. It may be caused by psychological‚ dietary‚ or physical conditions and this will determine what type of management may help improve the symptoms they may be having. Some of the these recommendation according to
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as JWH-018. JWH-018 was first developed in 1995 for research‚ by organic chemist John W. Huffman at Clemson University in South Carolina. (http://syntheticmarijuana.wordpress.com/). He created this chemical compound and tried to find cannabinoid receptors in the brain. The parts that THC in marijuana bond with to produce feelings of euphoria and research shows he was successful in these findings. (http://syntheticmarijuana.wordpress.com/). These chemicals do not show up in the system but result in
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reported findings to be: The findings are based upon a previous study. With the new study it does show new findings that increased amounts of soy can reduce cancer cells growth. Previously it was thought that increased amounts of soy activated estrogen receptors and would make cancer cells grow. The author has a very broad understanding on this subject matter; they continually include the studies findings and give you a wide understanding of the background behind the study and previous studies so you understand
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Some researchers insist medical marijuana is beneficial; however‚ some argue that its hazardous. Marijuana has harmful short term and long term effects on the body and brain. Short term side effects include poor judgment and short term memory loss. The long term effects are similar to smoking cigarettes. Over time marijuana damages the brain and permanently impairs it. Marijuana isn’t all bad though a lot of research has been done to show how it improves people’s quality of life. It helps chemo patients
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