Chapter 17: EMERGING ADULTHOOD: Biosocial

Question 1

The process of agains whereby the body becomes less strong and efficient

Answer 1

SENESCENCE

Question 2

the adjustment of all the body’s systems to keep physiological functions in a state of equilibrium

Answer 2

homeostasis

Question 3

The capacity of organs to allow the body to cope with stress via extra unused functioning ability

Answer 3

ORGAN RESERVE

Question 4

a particular body weight that an individual’s homeostatic processes strive to maintain

Answer 4

set point