In the Context of Stress and Depression, Research in Animals

In the context of stress and depression, research in animals show that experimental induced stress ________.

A) kills neurons in the hippocampus which can lead to symptoms of depression
B) does not have any effect on the production of neurons in the hippocampus
C) generates neurons in the hippocampus which, however, shows reduced efficacy in functioning
D) generates neurons in the hippocampus which prevents symptoms of depression