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Health is defined as the outcome of coordinated network interactions among organ systems, which simultaneously generate distinct physiological states [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, the field of Network Physiology posits that both health and physiological states must be understood through the lens of these complex system interactions rather than individual organs [4].
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The New Field of Network Physiology: Building the Human ... frontiersin.org 4 facts
claimCoordinated network interactions among organs are essential for generating distinct physiological states and maintaining health.
perspectiveResearchers in Network Physiology argue that the current paradigm for defining physiological states, health, and disease should shift from a focus on single organs to a focus on the network of physiological interactions.
claimGlobal behaviors at the organism level, including different physiologic states and functions, arise from networked interactions among organ systems that generate health or disease.
claimHaving structurally intact and functioning systems is insufficient to maintain health; coordinated network interactions among systems and sub-systems are required to generate distinct physiologic states and behaviors at the organism level, such as wake, sleep and sleep stages, rest and exercise, stress and anxiety, cognition, consciousness, and unconsciousness.