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Endogenous Hormone Synthesis

Meaning

Endogenous Hormone Synthesis is the physiological process by which the body naturally produces and manufactures its own hormones within various endocrine glands and tissues. This complex biochemical cascade involves the conversion of precursor molecules, typically cholesterol, through a series of enzymatic reactions to yield the final, biologically active steroid, peptide, or amine hormones. Maintaining this intrinsic production is vital for the proper functioning of all regulatory systems and overall metabolic health.