The release of thyroid-stimulating hormone (from the pituitary gland)stimulates the release of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland.When the level of thyroid hormones increases in the circulation,they shut off the release of TSH from the pituitary.This is an example of which type of feedback?

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This is an example of negative feedback, where the response of the system (decrease in TSH release) opposes the initial stimulus (increase in thyroid hormone levels) to maintain homeostasis.

The Release of Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (From the Pituitary Gland)stimulates the Release