FRHD 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Allostatic Load, Flynn Effect, Inductive Reasoning
7 Dec 2013
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Senesce: a gradual physical decline related to ageing. Occurs in everyone & every body part but the rate of decline is highly variable between people. Typically 30-65 year olds feel 5-10 years younger than their chronological age. People rarely need to draw on it: homeostasis: the adjustment of all the body"s systems t keep physiological functions in a state of equilibrium, moment by moment. As the body ages, it takes longer for homeostatic adjustments to occur so it is harder for older bodies to adapt to stress: allostasis: a dynamic body adjustment (related to homeostasis) that over time affects overall physiology. The main difference is while homeostasis requires an immediate response, allostasis requires longer-term adjustment. Arousal, orgasm, fertility and menopause are all affected by age w/ impact dependent on culture. Sexual arousal occurs slower w/ age and orgasm takes longer. Slowdowns are counterbalanced by less anxiety, longer lovemaking & better communication.
