Can you please describe the endocrine systems negative feedback mechanism?I know that negative feedback decreases the deviation from an ideal normal value and is important in maintaining homeostatis.But is there anything else I should add ?
Answer Hi Sara The endocrine system uses an end product feedback system. For example consider the female reproductive hormones. When the set point of estrogens drops the pituitary gland secretes FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) FSH stimulates the ovaries to secrete estrogens. When the amount of estrogen reaches the set point further secretion inhibits the flow of FSH. The production of hormones involves enzymes following pathways Stimulus for hormone production>>>>>ez1>>>>>>ez2>>>>>>>ez3>>>>>>>>product.(hormone) When product reaches desired level it feeds back to ez 1 and inhibits it stopping production.