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Physiological Control Networks

Meaning

Physiological Control Networks represent the complex, interconnected systems of feedback loops, signaling pathways, and regulatory axes that govern and maintain the body’s internal homeostasis. These networks include the neuroendocrine, immune, and metabolic systems, which constantly communicate to coordinate all biological functions. The integrity and responsiveness of these networks are paramount for adaptive capacity, resilience to stress, and the maintenance of high-functioning physiology. Dysfunction in one node, such as the HPA axis, can cascade across the entire network.