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Endocrine Feedback

Meaning

Endocrine Feedback refers to the regulatory communication loops wherein the concentration of a circulating hormone influences the secretion rate of the gland that produced it or the glands upstream in the signaling cascade. This essential mechanism ensures hormonal concentrations remain within the narrow therapeutic window required for proper physiological function, preventing both deficiency and excess. Negative feedback, the most common form, is crucial for maintaining homeostasis across axes like the HPA and HPG systems. Understanding these loops is paramount for interpreting laboratory assays and designing effective hormone replacement strategies.