From which plant are cannabinoids obtained? Name any two cannabinoids. Which part of the body is affected by consuming these substances?

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(N/A) - Cannabinoids are obtained from the inflorescence of the plant $Cannabis \text{ } sativa$.
- Marijuana, hashish, charas, and ganja are some examples of cannabinoids.
- These chemicals interact with cannabinoid receptors of the body, which are mainly present in the brain.
- The cardiovascular system of the body is also affected adversely by their consumption.

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Match the items of column-$I$ with column-$II$ and choose the correct option.

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$(A)$ $\text{LSD}$ $(i)$ $\text{Cannabis sativa}$

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Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(A)$ $\text{LSD}$	$(i)$ $\text{Cannabis sativa}$
$(B)$ $\text{Morphine}$	$(ii)$ $\text{Erythroxylum coca}$
$(C)$ $\text{Charas}$	$(iii)$ $\text{Papaver somniferum}$
$(D)$ $\text{Cocaine}$	$(iv)$ $\text{Claviceps purpurea}$