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Heat Exposure

Meaning

Heat Exposure refers to the physiological state where the core body temperature is challenged by external thermal load, requiring active, coordinated thermoregulatory mechanisms to prevent hyperthermia and maintain core stability. From a hormonal wellness perspective, significant or prolonged exposure acts as a potent environmental stressor, often engaging the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. It represents a significant acute demand on systemic homeostasis.