What is the Role of Feedback Mechanisms in Hormonal Regulation?
Feedback mechanisms, particularly negative feedback, are critical in maintaining hormonal balance. In a negative feedback loop, the release of a hormone is inhibited by its own effects. For instance, high levels of circulating cortisol inhibit the secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary gland, which in turn reduces cortisol production by the adrenal cortex.
