Chapter 17: EMERGING ADULTHOOD: Biosocial Flashcards
1
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The process of agains whereby the body becomes less strong and efficient
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SENESCENCE
2
Q
the adjustment of all the body’s systems to keep physiological functions in a state of equilibrium
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homeostasis
3
Q
The capacity of organs to allow the body to cope with stress via extra unused functioning ability
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ORGAN RESERVE
4
Q
a particular body weight that an individual’s homeostatic processes strive to maintain
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set point
