The Capacity of the Brain and Body to Withstand Challenges

question 49

Multiple Choice

The capacity of the brain and body to withstand challenges to homeostasis is called:

• A) allostatic load.
• B) resilience.
• C) biological embedding.
• D) eustress.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances that transmit nerve impulses across a synapse from one neuron to another.

Motor Neuron

An efferent neuron that transmits impulses away from the central nervous system to skeletal muscle.

Thin Filament

Actin filaments within muscle cells that, along with thick filaments, play a crucial role in muscle contraction.

Actin

Actin is a protein that plays a vital role in cell movement and structure, forming filaments that are essential components of the cytoskeleton.