Summary Table: Fascia as a Regulatory System
| System | Regulatory Role | Key Components |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | Balances tension and transmits force body-wide. | Fibroblasts, Collagen, Tensegrity. |
| Neural | Signals body position and pain (Proprioception). | Mechanoreceptors, Nociceptors. |
| Immune | Houses immune cells and facilitates lymph drainage. | Mast cells, Interstitial fluid, Lymphatics. |
| Autonomic | Mediates "fight or flight" vs "rest and digest." | Vagus nerve, Interoceptors, Smooth muscle cells. |