Glucocorticoid concentrations rise from level A (homeostatic level) to level B (reactive scope) as conditions deteriorate, and to level C (allostatic overload) when conditions become extreme, which triggers facultative responses such as the Emergency Life History Stage (ELHS).

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  Allostasis revisited: A perception, variation, and risk framework

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• Allostasis revisited: A perception, variation, and risk framework www.frontiersin.org Frontiers via serper

Referenced by nodes (3)

• glucocorticoid levels concept
• emergency life history stage concept
• Allostatic load concept