Which of the Following Is NOT an Effect of the Hormone

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an effect of the hormone cortisol?

• A) Cortisol mobilizes fats and proteins stored in the body, so they can be converted into glucose.
• B) Cortisol increases blood pressure by retaining sodium and fluids, and by increasing vascular resistance.
• C) Cortisol alters the density of dendrites and synapses in different parts of the brain.
• D) Cortisol reduces metabolism, conserving glucose for future use.

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Definitions:

Sexual Behavior

Actions and practices related to the expression of sexuality and sexual reproduction, varying widely among individuals and cultures.

Sensory Pathways

The neural pathways that relay sensory information from the sensory organs through the peripheral nerves to the central nervous system for processing.

Motor Pathways

Nervous system pathways that convey impulses from the brain or spinal cord to muscles or glands, resulting in movement or action.

Efferent

Conducting away from a CNS structure.