High Levels of Cortisol May Be Directly Toxic to Neurons

question 89

Multiple Choice

High levels of cortisol may be directly toxic to neurons due to cortisol's ability to​ 

• A)promote sleepiness. 
• B)prevent sleepiness. 
• C)increase the amount of calcium entering neurons. 
• D)prevent calcium from entering neurons.

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