PP 6 Stress, Homeostasis, Allostatic Load

Question 1

What is a stressor?

Answer 1

Anything that alters Homeostasis

Question 2

If farming is bad, why do we do it?

Answer 2

1: Evolution: Greater Survival reproductive adult – Produce more offspring
2: Agricultural Revolution: Increased fertility agricultural groups
3: Low quality of life? Yes.But higher fertility rates

Question 3

What is homeostasis?

Answer 3

Maintaining of “constant” set-points in living systems. same & steady” Greek

Question 4

What is allostasis?

Answer 4

Predictive regulation of systemic function to respond to stress

Question 5

What is allostatic load?

Answer 5

Long-term result of failed allostasis, resulting in pathology and chronic illness.

Question 6

What are some cortisol imbalance systems?

Answer 6

Wake up 2-3am
Low energy
Crash after lunch
Pain/inflammation
Feel exhausted
Thoughts anxious/sad
Irritable/rage
Difficult to lose weight
Belly fat
Brain fog

Question 7

What is something that you can get from hypercortisolism?

Answer 7

Cushing syndrome — a fatty hump between your shoulders