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Explain with an example how the timing and amount of hormone secreted are regulated in the human body.

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It is regulated by feedback mechanisms.
Example : Rise in sugar level in blood - insulin secreted by pancrease.
Fall in blood sugar level - insulin secretion is reduced.
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