Image Based Question – 68237

A. Decrease infectivity

B. Improve CD4 count

C. Increase appetite

D. Improves immunity

Correct Answer » C Explanation

Ans:C. Increase appetite

Image shown is of a Cannabis plant.

Cannabis

• Also known as marijuana ,is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant intended for medical or recreational use.

• The main psychoactive part of cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol .

• It can be used to reduce nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy, to improve appetite in people with HIV/AIDS, to treat chronic pain and muscle spasms and to heighten the mood.

• Short term side effects may include a decrease in short-term memory, dry mouth, impaired motor skills, red eyes, and feelings of paranoia or anxiety.

• Long term side effects may include addiction, decreased mental ability in those who started as teenagers, and behavioral problems in children whose mothers used cannabis during pregnancy.