Glucocorticoid receptors regulate the ongoing secretion of stress hormones via
A) negative feedback.
B) positive feedback.
C) a signal cascade.
D) hormone signaling.

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Glucocorticoid receptors exert negative feedback on the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, which in turn reduces the secretion of stress hormones. This helps to maintain homeostasis and prevent excessive levels of stress hormones in the body.

Glucocorticoid Receptors Regulate the Ongoing Secretion of Stress Hormones Via