Dronabinol (Marinol, Syndros) is an example of what type of cannabinoid?

A. Phytocannabinoid: Phytocannabinoids are naturally occurring compounds extracted from the Cannabis sativa plant, such as THC and CBD. Dronabinol is not plant-derived; it is manufactured chemically in a laboratory. B. Endocannabinoid: Endocannabinoids are naturally produced by the human body to interact with cannabinoid receptors. Dronabinol is an externally administered compound and does not fall into this endogenous category. C. Synthetic cannabinoid: Dronabinol is a chemically synthesized form of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It mimics the effects of naturally occurring cannabinoids for therapeutic purposes, such as appetite stimulation and antiemetic use. D. Illegal cannabinoid: Dronabinol is FDA-approved for medical use and prescribed legally. Its status is regulated and it is not classified as an illicit substance when used appropriately.