The nurse explains that the negative feedback system controls hormone release by communication between:
a. the pituitary and the target organ.
b. the thymus and the blood stream.
c. lymphatic system and the target organ.
d. central nervous system and the blood stream.
ANS: A
The amount of hormone released is controlled by a negative feedback system. When the level of the particular hormone is appropriate, the target organ signals the pituitary to stop the stimulation of the target organ.
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