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Hormonal Signaling Volume

Meaning

Hormonal Signaling Volume refers to the cumulative magnitude and overall intensity of the chemical messages transmitted by hormones within the complex endocrine system over a specified time period. This functional metric is comprehensive, encompassing not only the circulating concentration of a specific hormone but also its pulsatility, the density of its receptors on target tissues, and the subsequent efficiency of post-receptor intracellular signaling cascades. It provides a more accurate and functional representation of the hormone’s true biological effect than relying solely on a single, static concentration measurement.