Continuous secretion of the stress hormone cortisol by the adrenal glands can lead to all of the following EXCEPT

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Continuous secretion of cortisol usually leads to increased blood pressure, not low blood pressure. The other choices are correct, including damage to the hippocampus (which affects memory and learning), impaired immune system functioning (which leads to greater susceptibility to infection and disease), and muscle atrophy (which results in weakness and decreased physical ability).

Continuous Secretion of the Stress Hormone Cortisol by the Adrenal