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Endogenous Hormone Rhythm

Meaning

Endogenous Hormone Rhythm refers to the innate, internally generated cyclical fluctuations in the secretion rates and resulting circulating concentrations of hormones within the human body. These essential rhythms are typically orchestrated by the body’s central biological clock, the suprachiasmatic nucleus, and are classified as circadian (approximately 24-hour), ultradian (less than 24-hour, often pulsatile), or infradian (longer than 24-hour, such as monthly cycles) patterns. The precise maintenance of this physiological rhythmicity is fundamentally crucial for optimal metabolic function, energy balance, and psychological well-being.