How is the timing and the amount of hormone secreted by a gland regulated? Explain with an example.

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(N/A) The timing and amount of hormone secretion are regulated by a feedback mechanism.
This mechanism ensures that hormones are released only when required and in the appropriate quantity.
Example: Regulation of blood sugar levels.
When the blood sugar level rises,the cells of the pancreas detect this change.
In response,the pancreas secretes more insulin to facilitate the uptake and oxidation of glucose by body cells,thereby lowering the blood sugar level.
Conversely,when the blood sugar level drops,the secretion of insulin is reduced to prevent hypoglycemia.

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