The Allostatic Load Is

question 121

Multiple Choice

The allostatic load is

• A) the ability to predict the necessity of physiological changes.
• B) a coordinated set of behavioral changes.
• C) the cost of responses to avoid homeostatic deviation.
• D) the energy used by an animal during 24-hour period.

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Definitions:

Biological Magnification

The method through which the levels of harmful compounds accumulate progressively in each subsequent level of the food chain.

Persistence

A characteristic of certain chemicals that are extremely stable and may take many years to be broken down into simpler forms by natural processes.

Nitrogen Cycle

A biogeochemical cycle that describes the transformations of nitrogen and nitrogen-containing compounds in nature, involving processes like fixation, nitrification, and denitrification.

African Savanna

A grassland ecosystem located in Africa, characterized by open landscapes, diverse wildlife, and seasonal rainfall.