Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Feedback

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of negative feedback?

• A)During birthing contractions, oxytocin (a hormone)is released and acts to stimulate further contractions.
• B)When a baby is nursing, suckling leads to the production of more milk and a subsequent increase in the secretion of prolactin (a hormone that stimulates lactation).
• C)After a blood vessel is damaged, signals are released by the damaged tissues that activate platelets in the blood. These activated platelets release chemicals that activate more platelets.
• D)When the body temperature exceeds 37◦C the brain signals the release of sweat to cause evaporative cooling.
• E)When a neuron is about to transmit an impulse, opening of voltage-gated ion channels results in the opening of more channels.

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Definitions:

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