The endocrine feedback loop is a regulatory system in which hormones released by glands in the endocrine system are controlled through feedback mechanisms to maintain homeostasis. This loop typically involves a stimulus that triggers hormone release, which then acts on target organs and tissues, and is modulated by feedback signals to adjust hormone levels appropriately.

Endocrine Feedback Loop

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Hormones released by glands

The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release hormones to regulate various bodily functions, including metabolism, growth, and mood. It plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis and coordinating the body's response to internal and external stimuli.

Endocrine System

Feedback mechanisms are processes that use the conditions of one component to regulate the function of another, often maintaining homeostasis or equilibrium within a system. These mechanisms can be positive, amplifying changes, or negative, counteracting deviations to stabilize the system.

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