Question

Ami has been skipping meals and eating very little for months. One night she goes out with friends and eats a full, heavy meal. Within hours, she is vomiting and has diarrhea. Ami's symptoms are likely the result of a(n) _____ adjustment.

Answer 1

Ami's symptoms are likely the result of a(n) allostatic adjustment.

Explanation:

The process of maintaining homeostasis is referred to as allostasis. The environmental condition may influence the set points and boundaries of control. Allostatic load refers to increased or fluctuating endocrine or neural responses. This will result in chronic or repeated challenges that cause stress of the individual.

In the above scenario, Ami consumes heavy meal on one night. She usually skips her meal and eats very less amount of food. Sudden consumption of full meals made discomfort to Ami. Allostatic adjustment causes vomit and diarrhea in Ami.