A High Allostatic Load Is Associated With

question 61

Multiple Choice

A high allostatic load is associated with:

• A) high blood pressure, high blood sugar, immune system suppression.
• B) faster metabolism, improved muscle strength, low blood pressure.
• C) high amounts of adrenaline caused by acute stress.
• D) dehydration from overexertion.
• E) obesity, diabetes, increased fertility.

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Definitions:

Adversely Affected

Negatively impacted by a change or action, often used in legal and environmental contexts.

Prima Facie Case

A case in which the plaintiff has produced sufficient evidence of his or her claim that the case will be decided for the plaintiff unless the defendant produces evidence to rebut it.

Protected Class

Groups of people who are legally protected from discrimination based on specific characteristics, such as race, gender, or age.

Equal Pay Act

It is a labor law that prohibits gender-based wage discrimination, mandating equal pay for equal work among male and female employees.