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Role of marijuana in AIDS-related cachexia?

A
Euphoric
B
Psychostimulator
C
Increases appetite
D
Decrease emetic feeling
High-Yield Explanation
Ans:C- Increases appetiteMarijuana or cannabis sativa contains the active principle tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which has an appetite stimulant effect.While marijuana derivatives do not appear to reverse cachexia, they could potentially form pa of a combination treatment for wasting.For example, cannabinoid drugs might be used to boost patients' food consumption while they undergo physical therapy or take medications designed to increase the propoion of lean tissues in their bodies.

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