Question

During childbirth, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland causes muscles of the mother's uterus (or womb) to contract. The more contractions there are, the more hormone is produced.

Which best explains why this occurs?

A. Positive feedback is used to build more contractions.

B. Positive feedback is used to lessen the effects of the contractions.

C. Negative feedback is used to build more contractions.

D. Negative feedback is used to lessen the effects of the contractions.

Answer 1

Positive feedback is used to build more contractions

Answer 2

Positive feedback is used to build more contractions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Positive feedback mechanism in humans is also observed during childbirth which is induced by the pressing of the ovarian wall by the baby.

The pressing sensation is passed to the brain via different nerves, and in response, the brain stimulates the pituitary to produce oxytocin.

Oxytocin is responsible for the contractions of the uterine muscles which cause the movement of the fetus towards the cervix, further increasing the stimulus.

The positive feedback loop continues until the baby is born.