Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Act 120 Practice Exam

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What is the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana?

The correct answer is: THC

The main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly known as THC. THC is responsible for the "high" that users experience when consuming marijuana, as it interacts with the cannabinoid receptors in the brain. This interaction leads to various effects, including altered perception, mood changes, and euphoria. While CBD (cannabidiol) is another prominent compound found in marijuana, it does not produce psychoactive effects, which makes it different from THC. CBG (cannabigerol) and CBC (cannabichromene) are other cannabinoids found in the plant, but like CBD, they do not have the psychoactive properties associated with THC. Thus, THC is distinctly recognized as the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana, responsible for its mind-altering effects.