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Stress Response Management Systems

Meaning

Stress Response Management Systems refer to the complex, integrated physiological and psychological mechanisms that an organism employs to perceive, process, and adaptively respond to actual or perceived threats (stressors) to maintain allostatic balance. The core biological component involves the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis and the Sympathetic-Adrenal-Medullary (SAM) axis, which coordinate the release of glucocorticoids and catecholamines. Effective management of these systems is vital for preventing chronic stress-related pathology.