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Energy Expenditure Regulation

Meaning

Energy Expenditure Regulation is the complex physiological process governing the total amount of energy (calories) utilized by the body over a given period, encompassing basal metabolic rate, thermogenesis, and physical activity. This regulation is tightly controlled by a network of hormones and neuropeptides that integrate signals from adipose tissue, the gastrointestinal tract, and the central nervous system. Precise control of this expenditure is essential for maintaining long-term energy balance and stable body weight. Dysregulation is a primary factor in metabolic disorders.