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Molecular Endocrinology of Effort

Meaning

Molecular Endocrinology of Effort is the scientific study of the specific hormone-receptor interactions, gene expression changes, and intracellular signaling cascades that mediate the body’s physiological response to physical or cognitive exertion and determine the capacity for sustained effort. This field examines how endocrine signals, such as catecholamines, cortisol, and dopamine, integrate at the cellular level to regulate energy mobilization, fatigue perception, and the ultimate adaptive response to acute stress. It provides a granular, mechanistic view of the endocrine-performance link.