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Biological Signal Interpretation

Meaning

Biological Signal Interpretation is the complex, continuous process by which a cell, tissue, or organism receives, processes, and responds to a cascade of molecular, electrical, or mechanical cues from its internal or external environment. This encompasses the binding of hormones or neurotransmitters to their specific receptors, the subsequent intracellular transduction events, and the final genomic or non-genomic response. Accurate interpretation is fundamental to maintaining homeostasis, adaptation, and coordinating system-wide physiological functions. Errors in this interpretation are often the root cause of endocrine resistance and chronic disease states.