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Endogenous Control Mechanisms

Meaning

Endogenous Control Mechanisms refer to the complex array of biological regulatory systems and feedback loops that originate from within the organism, governing physiological stability and adaptation without external intervention. These intrinsic systems include the finely tuned interactions of the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems, all working to maintain a state of dynamic equilibrium, or homeostasis. In the context of health and longevity, these mechanisms are responsible for autonomously regulating core functions such as metabolism, stress response, and cellular repair. The robustness of these internal controls is a primary determinant of biological age and resilience.