Consider the Positive Feedback That Regulates Mammalian Childbirth

question 75

Multiple Choice

Consider the positive feedback that regulates mammalian childbirth. In this process, the pituitary gland is _____, oxytocin is _____, and a uterine contraction is _____.

• A)the effector; the stimulus; the response
• B)the sensor; the effector; both the stimulus and response
• C)both the stimulus and response; the effector; the sensor
• D)both the stimulus and response; the sensor; the effector

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Definitions:

Palatine Tonsils

Two masses of lymphatic tissue located at the back of the throat.

Digestive System

The system of organs responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste from the body.

Large Intestine

The last part of the gastrointestinal tract and digestive system in vertebrates, responsible for water absorption and the transmission of waste material.

Saliva

A watery fluid produced by the salivary glands in the mouth, essential for chewing and digestion.