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Explain how milk production in a lactating mother is an example of positive feedback.

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Answer: An newborn sucking creates prolactin, which causes the production of milk; more sucking results in more prolactin, which causes more lactation. This is a positive feedback mechanism because the milk's ability to increase suckling and hormone production.

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