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mcat -

I know when talking about reflexes, what a reflex arc is...but what exactly is the feedback loop?

Is this correct: feedback loop - resists lengthening of muscle.

also what is efferent control and the role of the brain, spinal cord in reflexes?
 
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Reactions in the body are usually controlled by factors which in turn are controlled by products of tht particular reaction.

For eg: LH stimulates the follicles to release estrogen and too much of estrogen then inhibhits LH at one point. Thats called a feedback loop