Prolonged exposure to ______ as a result of early stress or trauma may have neurotoxic effects on the developing brain.
A) cortisol
B) serotonin
C) GABA
D) norepinephrine

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Prolonged exposure to cortisol, the primary stress hormone, as a result of early stress or trauma has been linked to neurotoxic effects on the developing brain, including hippocampal volume reduction and impaired cognitive function.

Prolonged Exposure to ______ as a Result of Early Stress