Biological and psychological systems that use information about current states to maintain optimal functioning through corrective adjustments and homeostatic mechanisms.
Example: The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis using cortisol levels to regulate stress responses, or cognitive systems using error signals to adjust learning strategies.
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