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Overdrive

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Overdrive refers to an excessive or heightened state of activity or functioning that surpasses normal levels. In the context of the endocrine system, overdrive implies an intense and prolonged activation of hormone release.

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