The Influence of Oxytocin on the Uterus During Childbirth and the Subsequent

question 89

Multiple Choice

The influence of oxytocin on the uterus during childbirth and the subsequent effect of uterine stretch on the release of oxytocin is an example of

• A)negative feedback
• B)positive feedback
• C)extrinsic control
• D)negative feedback and extrinsic control
• E)none of these

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Definitions:

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of an extinguished response after a period in which no further conditioning trials have been presented.

Spontaneous Improvement

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Clinician Bias

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