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Hormonal Feedback Control

Meaning

Hormonal Feedback Control refers to the intrinsic, sophisticated regulatory mechanism within the endocrine system where the concentration of a circulating hormone directly influences its own subsequent production and secretion rate. This process is a fundamental physiological imperative, ensuring that hormone levels are maintained within a narrow, non-toxic, and functional physiological range. It acts as the body’s internal thermostat for all endocrine signaling molecules. Proper control is essential for systemic homeostasis and prevents states of hormonal excess or deficiency.