Individuals Who Had a High Level of Allostatic Load (Wearing

question 119

Multiple Choice

Individuals who had a high level of allostatic load (wearing down of the body's systems in response to high stress levels) exhibited difficulties in:

• A) breathing.
• B) episodic memory.
• C) running.
• D) consolidation of long-term memories.

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Definitions:

C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

A protein found in the blood, levels of which can rise in response to inflammation.

Inflammation

A biological response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens or damaged cells, that results in redness, swelling, heat, and pain in the affected tissues.

Renal Tissue Perfusion

The flow of blood through the kidney's tissues, essential for filtering waste and regulating fluids and electrolytes.

Hypertension

A long-term health issue characterized by continuously high pressure in the artery walls, which can result in severe health complications.