The body is exposed to stressors and attempts to maintain balance or equilibrium among all of the needs of the body. This is BEST described as:
a. homeostasis c. general adaptation syndrome
b. catharsis d. adaptation
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The balance or equilibrium among all of the needs of the body is known as homeostasis. Stressors cause chemical and structural changes in the body. The body attempts to maintain this balance among the physical, psychological, sociocultural, intellectual, and spiritual needs.
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