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Biological Processes

Meaning

Biological Processes are the complex, organized, and dynamic chemical reactions and events that occur within living organisms, fundamental to the maintenance of life, growth, reproduction, and adaptation. These processes encompass the entire spectrum of cellular activity, from the minute details of DNA replication and protein synthesis to the systemic coordination of metabolic pathways and immune response. In endocrinology, key biological processes include the synthesis and degradation of steroid hormones, the intricate negative feedback loops of the hypothalamic-pituitary axes, and the cellular signal transduction cascades initiated by hormone-receptor binding. The integrity and efficiency of these processes are the true determinants of health and longevity.