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What type of control mechanism is primarily responsible for ensuring a proper level of hormone activity at the target tissue?
What type of control mechanism is primarily responsible for ensuring a proper level of hormone activity at the target tissue?
In the context of hormone secretion, what role do conditions or products resulting from the action of the hormone play?
In the context of hormone secretion, what role do conditions or products resulting from the action of the hormone play?
At which levels can feedback regulation of hormones occur?
At which levels can feedback regulation of hormones occur?
What variable is sometimes the focus of control in hormone regulation?
What variable is sometimes the focus of control in hormone regulation?
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Under what circumstances will feedback signals to an endocrine gland slow further synthesis and secretion of a hormone?
Under what circumstances will feedback signals to an endocrine gland slow further synthesis and secretion of a hormone?
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What type of surges in hormones can occur with positive feedback?
What type of surges in hormones can occur with positive feedback?
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What is the main cause of the surge of luteinizing hormone (LH) before ovulation?
What is the main cause of the surge of luteinizing hormone (LH) before ovulation?
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What effect does the secretion of LH have on the ovaries?
What effect does the secretion of LH have on the ovaries?
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How does typical negative feedback control of hormone secretion occur?
How does typical negative feedback control of hormone secretion occur?
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What are some factors that influence periodic variations in hormone release?
What are some factors that influence periodic variations in hormone release?
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How are cyclical variations in hormone secretion affected by circadian clocks?
How are cyclical variations in hormone secretion affected by circadian clocks?
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Which brain structure serves as a 'master clock' controlling rhythmic patterns in many parts of the body?
Which brain structure serves as a 'master clock' controlling rhythmic patterns in many parts of the body?
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