Allostasis

Question 1

Allostasis

Answer 1

where the body remains variable so as to better adapt to potential challenges or stressors.

Question 2

Allostatic systems

Answer 2

Achieved through the brain regulating the HPA, ANS, immune system, cardiovascular and metabolic systems. Heart rate is a good e.g. - H.A.C.I.M

Question 3

How is allostasis achieved?

Answer 3

Enables an individual to adapt to the demands of stressors by initiating and supporting a state of physiological arousal, which is shut of when it is no longer needed.

Question 4

Allostatic load - number of stresses or a long stressor that wear and tear on the body

Answer 4

cumulative negative effects of the wear & tear that the body and brain experience due to repeated cycles of allostatic changes or inefficient turning on/ off these responses

Question 5

Allostatic overload - when you get sick because you can’t cope

Answer 5

demands of the stressor exceed the body’s ability to repeatedly adapt to the point where the person actually develops a serious health problem such as cardiovascular system damage and immune systems.