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Chapter 37: Q.30 (page 1079)

How is hormone production and release primarily controlled?

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The hormone levels in blood are kept within a specific range in this way.

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01

Hormones Production

For instance, the thyroid receives a signal from the anterior pituitary to release thyroid hormones. In turn, the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary receive feedback from rising levels of these hormones in the blood, which prevents the thyroid gland from receiving additional signals.

02

Stimulus

A stimulus causes the release of a substance in negative feedback systems; when the substance reaches a specific level, it sends a signal that prevents further release of the substance.

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