Rethinking Homeostasis: Allostatic Regulation in Physiology and Pathophysiology

by Jay Schulkin

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An overview of allostasis, the process by which the body maintains overall viability under normal and adverse conditions. Homeostasis, a key concept in biology, refers to the tendency toward stability in the various bodily states that make up the internal environment. Examples include temperature regulation and oxygen consumption. The body's needs, however, do not remain constant. When an organism is under stress, the central nervous system works...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0262194805

ISBN13:9780262194808

Release Date:January 2003

Publisher:MIT Press (MA)

Length:314 Pages

Weight:1.30 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.7" x 8.7"

Age Range:18 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

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