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System Ensemble Adaptation

Meaning

System Ensemble Adaptation describes the coordinated, integrated physiological adjustment across multiple, interconnected organ systems in response to chronic environmental or internal demands. This concept moves beyond single-system responses to consider how the neuroendocrine, metabolic, cardiovascular, and immune systems collectively adjust their operating parameters to maintain overall functional capacity. Successful adaptation is characterized by resilience and the ability to return to an optimal baseline after a perturbation.