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Endocrine Pathways

Meaning

Endocrine pathways are the complex, interconnected signaling routes involving hormones, glands, and target tissues that regulate and coordinate physiological functions across the body. These pathways describe the entire journey of a hormone, from its synthesis and secretion into the bloodstream to its binding to a specific receptor and the subsequent cellular response. They are fundamental to maintaining homeostasis, controlling metabolism, reproduction, and stress response.