MODULE:
The Endocannabinoid System: Explained
Unlocking the Essentials: Navigating the Basics of Medical Cannabis
$129.00
This module delivers an in-depth analysis of the endocannabinoid system, its extensive impact on homeostasis, and its potential therapeutic applications in medicinal cannabis.
Module Description
This module explores the endocannabinoid system (ECS), a regulatory system found in vertebrates. The ECS uses endocannabinoids and receptors to maintain balance in various functions, from stress to digestion. Unlike typical systems, the ECS creates chemicals on-demand to target specific areas. The module explores the ECS's role in the nervous system and the potential of cannabis compounds to influence it for therapeutic purposes.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and its role in maintaining homeostasis in the body.
- Identify the two primary endocannabinoids, anandamide and 2-AG, along with the main cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2.
- Recognise the distribution of the ECS throughout the body and its influence on various physiological systems.
- Differentiate the ECS from other physiological systems like the nervous or hormonal systems.
- Explain the concept of retrograde inhibition and the neuromodulatory role of the ECS.
- Describe the interactions between phytocannabinoids and the ECS, including the potential for clinical endocannabinoid deficiency and its implications for various conditions.
Module Contributors
Dr John Teh
Course Chairman/Director of Medical Education, Australia
This Module is Designed for
- Doctors
- Pharmacists
- Nurses
- Patients
- Curious individuals
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