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:

Sequential Memory

The ability to remember sequences of objects, events, or actions in the order they were experienced or presented.

Storage Of Information

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