Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.9 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. This assignment teaches students about the endocannabinoid 2-AG. This cannabinoid is involved in the maintenance of the endocannabinoid system and its overall health. Some researchers hypothesize that some cannabinoids—including CBD—mimic the behavior of 2-AG (likewise, the phytocannabinoid delta-9 THC is said to mimic the endocannabinoid anandamide, the subject of the following homew

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.10 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. This assignment teaches students about the endocannabinoid anandamide. This cannabinoid is involved in the maintenance of the endocannabinoid system and its overall health. Some researchers hypothesize that some cannabinoids—including THC—mimic the behavior of anandamide (likewise, the phytocannabinoid CBD is said to mimic the endocannabinoid 2-AG, the subject of the previous homewor

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.11 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. This assignment teaches students about the cannabinoid CBC, which has been shown to exhibit a number of potentially beneficial medicinal and biochemical properties. This major cannabinoids is found in relatively small volumes in modern cannabis cultivars compared to the other major cannabinoids (CBD, CBG, and delta-9 THC). When you complete this assignment, simply click the link at

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.12 of the Core Cannabis Track from Higher Learning LV. This assignment teaches students about the cannabinoid CBD, one of the two most common and abundant cannabinoids in cannabis and hemp. Hundreds of peer-reviewed research studies have demonstrated a range of potential efficacies from CBD, including anti-inflammatory and anxiety reducing properties. When you complete this assignment, simply click the link at the bottom of the article

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.13 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. This assignment teaches students about the cannabinoid CBG, one of the major cannabinoids from cannabis and hemp. A range of peer-reviewed scientific research studies have indicated a number of potential therapeutic applications of CBG, including for multiple sclerosis, cancer, bacterial infections, and neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington's and Alzheimer's. When you complete t

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.14 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. This assignment teaches students about CBN, a cannabinoid that most commonly results from the degradation of THC via environmental factors, including simple time and age. Students learn how CBN, which conveys mild psychotropic effects, has demonstrated efficacy for anxiety and may be effective for sleep disorders (although some studies debate the marketing claims of sleep efficacy).

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.15 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. This assignment teaches students about the cannabinoid delta-9 THC, the most infamous cannabinoid due to its role as the most psychoactive molecular component produced by the cannabis plant. Delta-9 THC volume is also the measure by which governments define the difference between marijuana and hemp—an important dividing line based on the extremely different legal status and regulator

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.16 of the Core Cannabis Track from Higher Learning LV. This assignment teaches students about the recently discovered cannabinoid CBDP. This cannabinoid is a chemical cousin of CBD, but features some unique characteristics that make it worthy of our study and inclusion in the top 25 cannabinoids. The discovery of this cannabinoid in 2019 revealed not only its presence, but also that of THCP and a new family of cannabinoids called phorals

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.17 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. This assignment teaches students about the recently discovered cannabinoid THCP. This cannabinoid is a chemical cousin of delta-9 and delta-8 THC, but features some unique characteristics that make it worthy of our study and inclusion in the top 25 cannabinoids. When you complete this assignment, simply click the link at the bottom of the article to return to the master page for this

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.18 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. This assignment teaches students about the minor cannabinoid CBCV. This cannabinoid is a chemical cousin of CBC and is the varin version of that molecule. Like many varin and varin acidic precursor cannabinoids, there is little peer-reviewed scientific research about this minor cannabinoid discovered nearly fifty years ago. Students will later in this course learn about the acidic pr

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.19 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. This assignment teaches students about the minor cannabinoid CBDV. This cannabinoid is a chemical cousin of CBD and is the varin version of that molecule. Like many varin and varin acidic precursor cannabinoids, there is little peer-reviewed scientific research about this cannabinoid. Students will later in this course learn about the acidic precursor to CBDV, CBDVA. When you comple

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.20 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. This assignment teaches students about the minor cannabinoid CBGV. This cannabinoid is closely related to CBG and is the varin version of that molecule. Like many varin and varin acidic precursor cannabinoids, there is little peer-reviewed scientific research about this cannabinoid. Students will later in this course learn about the acidic precursor to CBGV, CBGVA. When you complete

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.21 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. This assignment teaches students about the minor cannabinoid THCV. This cannabinoid is closely related to delta-8 and delta-9 THC and is the varin version of that molecule. Like many varin and varin acidic precursor cannabinoids, there is little peer-reviewed scientific research about this cannabinoid. Students will later in this course learn about the acidic precursor to THCV, THCVA

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.22 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. This assignment teaches students about the minor cannabinoid CBCVA. This acidic precursor cannabinoid is responsible for producing CBCV, the varin version of the major cannabinoid CBC that is a peer to CBD and delta-9 THC. Like many varin and varin acidic precursor cannabinoids, there is little peer-reviewed scientific research about this cannabinoid. When you complete this assignmen

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.23 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. This assignment teaches students about the minor cannabinoid CBDVA. This acidic precursor is responsible for producing CBDV, the varin version of the major cannabinoid CBD that is a peer to CBC and delta-9 THC. Like many varin and varin acidic precursor cannabinoids, there is little peer-reviewed scientific research about this cannabinoid. When you complete this assignment, simply c

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.24 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. This assignment teaches students about the minor cannabinoid CBGVA. This acidic precursor cannabinoid is responsible for producing CBGV, the varin version of the cannabinoid CBG that is a peer to CBC and delta-9 THC. Like many varin and varin acidic precursor cannabinoids, there is little peer-reviewed scientific research about this cannabinoid. When you complete this assignment, sim

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.25 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. This assignment teaches students about the minor cannabinoid THCVA. This acidic precursor cannabinoid is responsible for producing THCV, the varin version of the cannabinoid delta-9 THC that is a peer to CBC and CBG. Like many varin and varin acidic precursor cannabinoids, there is little peer-reviewed scientific research about this cannabinoid. When you complete this assignment, si

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.26 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. In this assignment, students learn about a special category of the aromatic compounds that are produced cannabis and hemp called terpenes. Industry professionals are exposed to the group of eight "super class" terpenes identified by an October 2022 peer-reviewed research study as being the most common in North American cannabis cultivars. In the assignments that follow, students ar

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.27 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. In this assignment, students learn about alpha-pinene, the most common terpene on earth. Alpha-pinene is one of the eight super class terpenes identified by a 2022 peer-reviewed research study as being the most common in North American cannabis cultivars. In the assignment that follows, students are exposed to in-depth analysis of alpha-pinene, including its aroma profile and the p

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.28 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. In this assignment, students learn about beta-caryophyllene, a unique terpene produced by cannabis, hemp, and a number of other plant species. Beta-caryophyllene is one of the eight super class terpenes identified in the October 2022 peer-reviewed research study as being the most common in North American cannabis cultivars. In the assignments that follow, students are exposed to in

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.29 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. In this assignment, students learn about humulene, a terpene produced by cannabis, hemp, and a number of other plant species, including the hops used to brew beer (which are a botanical cousin to cannabis). Humulene is one of the eight super class terpenes identified in the October 2022 peer-reviewed research study as being the most common in North American cannabis cultivars. In t

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.30 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. In this assignment, students learn about limonene, a terpene produced by cannabis, hemp, and many other plant species, including lemons, oranges, and grapefruit. Limonene is the second most common terpene in the world (next to alpha-pinene) and is one of the eight super class terpenes identified in the 2022 peer-reviewed research study as being the most common in North American canna

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.31 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. In this assignment, students learn about linalool, a terpene produced by cannabis, hemp, and many other plant species, including french lavender, lilacs, and bergamot oranges. Linalool is one of the eight super class terpenes identified in the 2022 peer-reviewed research study as being the most common in North American cannabis cultivars. In the assignment that follows, students ar

Welcome to homework assignment CCC 1.33 of the Core Cannabis Course from Higher Learning LV. In this assignment, students learn about ocimene, a terpene that has been found to deliver anticancer efficacy, as well as anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant qualities. Ocimene is one of the eight super class terpenes identified in the 2022 peer-reviewed research study as being the most common in North American cannabis cultivars. In the assignments that follow, student