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Feedback Mechanisms

Meaning

Fundamental regulatory loops within the endocrine system that maintain hormonal homeostasis by continuously sensing hormone levels and adjusting gland secretion rates accordingly. These mechanisms operate primarily as negative feedback loops, where the output of a pathway ultimately inhibits its own upstream production, ensuring tight control. This continuous, self-regulating process is essential for preventing hormone concentrations from becoming dangerously high or low, thereby preserving systemic balance.