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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