Match each item with its description.

A. alarm reaction
B. homeostasis
C. stressors
D. cortisol
E. stress
F. PTSD
G. allostatic load


A. acute reaction to a stressor
B. stable state of functioning
C. physical or emotional demands from your external or internal environment
D. a stress hormone
E. collection of physical and emotional changes that happen in response to a stressor
F. experiencing flashbacks to traumatic events
G. cumulative physical damage from chronic exposure to stress

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