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Physiologic Feedback Loops

Meaning

Physiologic Feedback Loops are the self-regulating mechanisms within the endocrine system and other biological networks that maintain internal stability, or homeostasis, by continuously monitoring and adjusting systemic variables. These loops involve a sensor, an integration center, and an effector that respond to deviations from a set point, ensuring tight control over critical functions like body temperature, blood glucose, and hormone concentrations. In hormonal health, a robust feedback loop is indicative of a responsive and resilient endocrine system. Dysfunction in these loops is a hallmark of many chronic hormonal imbalances.