Activation of the sympathetic nervous system during stress increases respiration rate, causes shallow breathing, raises heart rate and blood pressure, and increases cortisol levels, which contributes to allostatic load over time.

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  Homeostasis vs. Allostasis: Why Your Body Needs More Than Stability

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• Allostatic load concept