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Endocrine Networks

Meaning

The complex, interconnected system of glands, hormones, and receptor sites throughout the body that function as a primary communication and regulatory mechanism for virtually all physiological processes. This network includes the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA), hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG), and thyroid axes, which operate in concert to maintain systemic homeostasis. A balanced function across these networks is the hallmark of hormonal health.