Across
- 8. A plant that can be smoked, vaped or ingested and contains high levels of THC
- 9. A common word for the cannabis plant
- 10. Natural messengers in the brain that communicate with cellular receptors
- 11. marijuana prescribed by a doctor used to treat serious medical conditions
- 12. A chemical from the cannabis plants that can negatively affect the developing brain
Down
- 1. places on neurons where neurotransmitters stick onto to deliver their message
- 2. A chemical substance that carries a message from one neuron to another
- 3. harm to the brain that makes it hard to learn new things, focus, or make smart choices
- 4. Chemicals your body makes to break down things like neurotransmitters when they’re done delivering their message
- 5. Electronic device that heats up liquids and solids and turns them into vapor
- 6. A special cell that carries messages between the brain and other parts of the body
- 7. Helps keep the brain and body in balance; has three parts: endocannabinoids, cellular receptors, and enzymes
- 8. Chemical from cannabis plants that does not affect the brain