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Hormonal Feedback Loop Science

Meaning

The study of the precise, self-regulating mechanisms within the endocrine system where the output of a hormone influences the subsequent secretion of that same hormone or its releasing factors. These loops, which can be negative or positive, are essential for maintaining hormonal homeostasis and dictating the pulsatile nature of endocrine signaling. Understanding the integrity and sensitivity of these loops is central to diagnosing and treating hormonal dysregulation.