When childbirth labor starts, the presence of the hormone oxytocin causes the contractions to increase in strength, which causes the level of oxytocin to increase, which in turn causes the contractions to further strengthen. This would be an example of a ________ feedback mechanism.
ANSWER:
When childbirth labor starts, the presence of the hormone oxytocin causes the contractions to increase in strength, which causes the level of oxytocin to increase, which in turn causes the contractions to further strengthen. This would be an example of a ________ feedback mechanism.
negative
positive
neutral
Lab Manual Unit 2 Post-Lab Quiz Question 14
Part A
Why does the patellar reflex cause a negative feedback mechanism?
ANSWER:
Why does the patellar reflex cause a negative feedback mechanism?
The stretching of the muscle tendon causes the muscle to contract.
The muscle contracts stronger when its traumatized.
The muscle tendon contracts when a hammer hits it.
The muscle contraction stimulates the leg to move.
