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Internal Command Center

Meaning

A conceptual, non-anatomical term representing the integrated control hub of the body, primarily encompassing the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal and Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Gonadal axes, along with the central nervous system. This center serves as the ultimate regulator of allostatic balance, coordinating the endocrine, nervous, and immune systems to manage stress, reproduction, and energy metabolism. It dictates the overall physiological state of the organism.