Increases in cortisol with age are thought to have negative effects on which of the body's organs?

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Increases in cortisol with age are thought to have negative effects on the hippocampus, which is a region of the brain involved in memory and learning. High levels of cortisol can lead to hippocampal shrinkage and impaired cognitive function.

Answer: C 
 The thymus is an organ that plays a key role in the immune system, particularly in the production and maturation of T cells. Increases in cortisol with age have been shown to decrease the size and function of the thymus, which can impair immune function and increase susceptibility to diseases.

(Note: A and D are not correct choices as there is no evidence to suggest that increases in cortisol with age have negative effects on the prostate or pineal gland.)

Increases in Cortisol with Age Are Thought to Have Negative