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Physiological Feedback

Meaning

Physiological feedback describes the fundamental homeostatic control mechanisms by which the output of a system, such as a circulating hormone concentration, regulates the activity of that system’s upstream regulatory components. This mechanism is essential for maintaining the stability of the internal environment, ensuring that biological variables remain within a narrow, optimal range despite external fluctuations. Endocrine systems rely extensively on both negative and positive feedback loops to modulate hormone secretion and action.