Which of the following is the most common mechanism by which hormone secretion is regulated in the endocrine system?
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Correct answer: Negative feedback from the target gland
Negative feedback from the target gland is the predominant mechanism by which hormone secretion is regulated: when target-gland hormone levels rise sufficiently, they inhibit further release from the hypothalamus and/or pituitary, maintaining homeostasis.
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