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Explain feedback mechanism for regulation of hormonal secretion with the help of one example.

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The timing and amount of hormone released are regulated by feedback mechanism.
Example : When sugar level in blood rises, more insulin is secreted. Insulin removes extra glucose from the blood by converting into glycogen.
Falling glucose evel reduces insulin secretion by pancreas.
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