Neural Physiology

Question 1

Define homeostasis

Answer 1

State of equilibrium of bodys internal biological mechanisms

Question 2

Allostasis

Answer 2

Cocept whereby entire body is involved in response mechanism

Question 3

When exposed to stress, body initiates restorative mechanism dependant on stressor… True or false?

Answer 3

False .. Body initiates response mechanism regardless of stressor.. What matters is the magnitude of the stressor

Question 4

What are the two main communication systems of the body and what is the difference between the two?

Answer 4

Nervous system=rapid acting, short lived, localized

Endocrine=slower acting, long lived, generalized effects