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allostasis [‚al·ə′stā·səs] (psychology) The ongoing adaptive efforts of the body to maintain stability (homeostasis) in response to stressors. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Allostasis, allostatic load, and the aging
nervous system: role of excitatory amino acids and excitotoxicity. With regard to immune function,
during a period of acute stress, increased cortisol and catecholamines
promote allostasis by influencing cell trafficking and by modulating
cytokines, which fight infection (26). |
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