Question

question 30 (1 point)
drug basics & other terms: what is a drug that has a serious effect on a persons short - term memory?
○ a ecstasy
○ b caffeine
○ c anabolic steroids
marijuana
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Explanation:

Marijuana (tetrahydrocannabinol, THC) affects the hippocampus, a brain region critical for short-term memory formation. Ecstasy primarily impacts serotonin levels (mood/empathy), caffeine is a stimulant with mild memory effects, and anabolic steroids target muscle growth without direct short-term memory impairment.

Answer:

d. Marijuana