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The document discusses stress as a threat to homeostasis, highlighting its dual nature as both a distressing event and a potential challenge. It explains allostasis as a process that maintains stability through change, emphasizing that while mediators like glucocorticoids have short-term protective effects, their chronic elevation can lead to health issues such as insulin resistance and cardiovascular problems. The document underscores the importance of regulating stress responses to prevent allostatic over

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4vanshsadanwar

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