One thing that opiates and marijuana have in common is that both

A) have THC as their active ingredient.
B) contain chemicals called endorphins.
C) have ingredients that attach to naturally occurring receptors in the brain.
D) frequently cause heart and respiratory failure, even in small doses.

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Both opiates and marijuana have active ingredients (such as morphine and THC, respectively) that attach to naturally occurring receptors in the brain. This is what produces the effects of the drugs. While both substances can have negative health effects, heart and respiratory failure is not a common side effect of marijuana use.

One thing that opiates and marijuana have in common is that both

A) have THC as their active ingredient.
B) contain chemicals called endorphins.
C) have ingredients that attach to naturally occurring receptors in the brain.
D) frequently cause heart and respiratory failure, even in small doses.

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One thing that opiates and marijuana have in common is that bothA) have THC as their active ingredient.B) contain chemicals called endorphins.C) have ingredients that attach to naturally occurring receptors in the brain.D) frequently cause heart and respiratory failure, even in small doses.

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One thing that opiates and marijuana have in common is that both

A) have THC as their active ingredient.
B) contain chemicals called endorphins.
C) have ingredients that attach to naturally occurring receptors in the brain.
D) frequently cause heart and respiratory failure, even in small doses.