Kehasiseste
Kehasiseste is a term used in some interdisciplinary discussions to denote the system of internal bodily states and the networks that regulate them. It encompasses neural, hormonal, metabolic, and immune signaling that originate within the body and influence perception, cognition, and behavior. The term highlights interoception, the brain's continual monitoring of internal signals, and the feedback loops that sustain homeostasis.
Conceptually, kehasiseste places emphasis on cross-system coordination rather than isolated organ function. Key elements include autonomic
In research, kehasiseste is used to frame studies in systems biology, psychophysiology, and personalized medicine. Methodological
Critiques note that the term is not universally adopted and that operational definitions vary across disciplines.
The etymology derives from Estonian keha 'body' and siseste 'internal', and the term appears predominantly in