What is a receptor? A simple definition would be this: Receptors are the organs of the body that receive signals from outside entities (environmental stimuli). Cannabis receptors play a role in creating awareness and feelings of pleasure (endorphins) through stimulation. receptor digital

How does cannabis interact with the brain? By releasing endocannabinoids, cannabinoids like THC/CBD. These chemicals bind to cannabinoid receptors found throughout our bodies on cells. In the brain and nervous system, they help regulate mood, pain perception, appetite, sleep, memory, motor skills, immune function, among other things.

The human body has two types of cannabinoid receptors, CB 1 and CB 2. They differ slightly, but both have a similar structure. CB 1 receptors are located primarily in the central nervous system, while CB 2 receptors are found mainly in peripheral areas of the body. CB 1 receptors can be found in almost any organ system in the body, including the digestive tract, lungs, pancreas, heart, kidneys, liver, muscles, spleen, thymus, blood vessels, skin, bone marrow, lymph nodes, and reproductive organs. CB 2 receptors are found in the immune system, in particular in white blood cells called T-cells.