The Events of the Birthing Process Use Positive Feedback

question 34

True/False

The events of the birthing process use positive feedback.The stretching of the cervix during prelabor or stage 1 of labor causes the hypothalamus to trigger the pituitary gland to release the hormone oxytocin,which causes uterine contractions.

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Definitions:

Specific Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as heights, spiders, or flying, that lead to avoidance behavior.

Indifference

A state of neutral feeling toward a person, object, or situation, characterized by a lack of interest or concern.

Delusions

False beliefs held with conviction despite evidence to the contrary, commonly found in psychotic disorders.

Waxy Flexibility

A feature of catatonic schizophrenia in which people can be molded into postures that they maintain for quite some time.