The levels of circulating hormones provide ________ to the control system. When the proper blood level of hormone level is reached, the hypothalamus signals the pituitary to stop stimulating hormone production.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
feedback
The levels of circulating hormones provide feedback to the control system. When the proper blood level of hormone level is reached, the hypothalamus signals the pituitary to stop stimulating hormone production.
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