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Adrenal Adaptations

Meaning

Adrenal Adaptations refer to the complex physiological adjustments made by the adrenal glands in response to sustained environmental or internal demands, particularly chronic stress or metabolic shifts. These adaptive changes involve modifications in the secretion rates and rhythms of various adrenal hormones. The goal of this process is to restore and maintain systemic stability in the face of persistent challenge. These are not pathological changes initially, but rather a homeostatic response mechanism.