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Hormonal Axis Communication

Meaning

Hormonal axis communication refers to the intricate, hierarchical signaling pathways between endocrine glands, typically involving the hypothalamus, pituitary, and a peripheral target gland, which collectively regulate specific physiological functions. These axes, such as the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) or Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal (HPG) axes, operate through a complex system of releasing hormones, stimulating hormones, and feedback inhibition. Optimal communication within these axes is the foundation of endocrine homeostasis, governing stress response, reproduction, metabolism, and growth.