allostatic regulation in physiology and pathophysiology /
Jay Schulkin.
Cambridge, Mass. :
MIT Press,
c2003.
xvi, 296 p. :
ill. ;
24 cm.
"A Bradford book."
Includes bibliographical references (p. [175]-277) and indexes.
Allostasis: The Emergence of a Concept -- Central Motive States: Feedforward Neuroendocrine Systems in the Brain -- Anticipation, Angst, Allostatic Regulation: Adrenal Steroid Regulation of Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone -- Normal and Pathological Facilitation of Parturition by a Feedforward Endocrine Mechanism -- Addiction to Drugs: Allostatic Regulation under Duress -- Conclusion: Adaptation, Allostasis, and Anticipation.