Hormone Secretion is Typically Regulated by _______

Question

Hormone secretion is typically regulated by _______.
A) the thyroid gland
B) positive target tissues
C) negative feedback
D) oxytocin

Accepted Answer

Hormone secretion is typically regulated by negative feedback, which means that the hormones released from an endocrine gland inhibits the further secretion of that hormone either by inhibiting the gland directly or by inhibiting the hypothalamus, which in turn inhibits the pituitary gland. This feedback mechanism helps maintain hormone levels within a narrow range.