Which of the Following May Occur Because of Increased Cortisol

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may occur because of increased cortisol levels in response to chronic stress?

• A)liver damage
• B)decreased susceptibility to infectious disease
• C)compromised hippocampal activity
• D)a rise in humoral levels

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Definitions:

New Mutations

Genetic alterations that occur for the first time in a DNA sequence, contributing to genetic variation and potentially to evolution.

Fitness

The genetic contribution of an individual to subsequent generations, often measured by the individual's reproductive success compared to others in the population.

Influenza Virus

A highly contagious viral infection that attacks the respiratory system, causing symptoms like fever, cough, and aches.

Enveloped RNA

Refers to RNA viruses that possess an outer envelope, a lipid bilayer taken from the host cell membrane, which aids in entering host cells.