The long-term wear and tear on the body caused by the body's prolonged attempt to maintain equilibrium is known as
A) general adaptation syndrome. B) homeostatic balance.
C) allostatic load. D) allostasis.
C
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A) Release of stored calcium from the mitochondria B) Improved intracellular volume regulation C) Decreased influx across the cell membrane D) Attraction of calcium to fatty infiltrates
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A. when a female becomes an adult B. when the thickened lining of the uterus is sloughed off when there is no implantation C. a cycle every female experiences from ages 12 to 50 years of age
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a. respiratory relaxation b. breathing meditation c. mantra meditation d. relaxation response e. thought-watching