Once Labor Begins in Childbirth, Contractions Increase in Intensity and Frequency

question 60

Multiple Choice

Once labor begins in childbirth, contractions increase in intensity and frequency until delivery. The increasing labor contractions of childbirth are an example of which type of regulation?

• A) a bioinformatic system
• B) positive feedback
• C) negative feedback
• D) feedback inhibition
• E) enzymatic catalysis

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Definitions:

10 Units

A quantifiable amount often used in medical dosing or measurement, where the unit of measure should be specified for clarity (e.g., insulin units, milliliters).

Ounce

A unit of weight in the avoirdupois system, equivalent to 28.3495 grams, commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom.

16 Oz

A unit of weight or volume in the Imperial and U.S. customary systems, equivalent to one pound or about 0.473 liters.

Centi-

A prefix used in the metric system denoting a factor of one hundredth (1/100) of a unit.