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Endocrine System Resilience

Meaning

Endocrine system resilience describes the capacity of the hormonal network to maintain homeostatic balance and rapidly recover normal function following exposure to physiological stressors, such as acute illness, chronic stress, or significant energy imbalance. This adaptive capability is vital for longevity, as a resilient system can sustain optimal hormone output and receptor sensitivity despite external challenges. It reflects the overall robustness of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal and gonadal axes.