FRHD 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Reserve Power, Allostasis, Orgasm
7 Nov 2014
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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. Sexual responsiveness: 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. In most men about 100m sperm reach maturity each day after about 75 days of development. Senesce: a gradual physical decline related to ageing. The experience of aging dieting, obesity: age slows down every step of female reproduction.
