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From which plant cannabiniods are obtained? Name any two cannabinoids. Which part of the body is affected by consuming these substances?

Cannabinoids are the chemical substances that mainly act on the cannabinoid receptor in the brain.


Obtained from: Inflorescence of Cannabis Sativa.


Example of Cannabinoids: Marijuana, Ganja and Charas etc.


Body part affected: Cardiovascular System is he most affected.


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