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Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
A biological signaling system present in all vertebrates that regulates mood, appetite, sleep, pain, memory, and immune function. The ECS consists of endocannabinoids (produced by the body), receptors (CB1 and CB2), and enzymes. Plant cannabinoids like THCA and CBD interact with this system.
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