Chronic elevated levels of cortisol in the hippocampus may have all of the following effects, except:

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Chronic elevated levels of cortisol in the hippocampus are known to inhibit the development of new neurons, cause chronic arousal of the body's stress response, and cause deficits in memory and fear-related learning. However, slowing down areas of the brain associated with anhedonia is not a known effect of elevated cortisol levels in the hippocampus.

Chronic Elevated Levels of Cortisol in the Hippocampus May Have