Cannabis and the lung

PT Reid, J Macleod, JR Robertson
2010 The Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh  
A. Eating as hash cakes. B. Smoking resin with tobacco rolled as a joint. C. Smoking resin alone without tobacco rolled as a joint. D. Smoking marijuana with tobacco rolled as a joint. E. Smoking marijuana without tobacco rolled as a joint. Which one of the following is not true of cannabis? A. D 9 THC may act to induce bronchial smooth muscle relaxation when taken acutely. B. D 9 THC binds to naturally occurring receptors in the brain. C. The plant grows slowly in a limited range of climatic
more » ... nditions. D. The plant can be difficult to cultivate indoors. E. The most potent forms of the drug are derived from female plants. Which of the following is consistently reported in studies investigating regular cannabis smokers? A. Symptoms of chronic bronchitis. B. An accelerated decline in FEV1. C. The presence of bullous emphysema. D. A decreased risk of pneumothorax. E. A decreased risk of lung cancer.
doi:10.4997/jrcpe.2010.417 pmid:21132143 fatcat:njxt3lmtjzhqdeatz7fijk3ely