The Deleterious Effect of Stress on Memory Involves the Action

question 82

Multiple Choice

The deleterious effect of stress on memory involves the action of glucocorticoid release to

• A) release acetylcholine in the hippocampus.
• B) damage cells within field CA1 of the hippocampus.
• C) increase the entry of glucose into neurons.
• D) increase the reuptake of glutamate into nerve cells.
• E) directly induce apoptosis.

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