The Release of Oxytocin During Labor and Delivery, Which Causes

question 65

Multiple Choice

The release of oxytocin during labor and delivery, which causes smooth muscle contractions in the uterus and causes further oxytocin release, is an example of hormone regulation through ________.

• A) homeostasis
• B) metabolism
• C) negative feedback
• D) divergence
• E) positive feedback

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Definitions:

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, including all of its genes, as opposed to its physical appearance or phenotype.

Tay-Sachs Disease

A genetic disorder characterized by the absence of an enzyme that helps break down fatty substances in the brain, leading to severe neurological impairment and early death.

Autosomal Recessive Disorder

An autosomal recessive disorder is a genetic condition that occurs only when an individual inherits two copies of an abnormal gene, one from each parent.

Probability

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, quantified as a number between 0 and 1.