When a baby suckles at its mother's breast the stimulus at the breast is sent to the mother's brain (a region called the hypothalamus). The brain responds by releasing hormones to stimulate the production and the ejection of milk from the breast. This helps the newborn to receive nourishment and encourages more suckling. This example is best described as a __________.

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When a baby suckles at its mother's breast the stimulus at the breast is sent to the mother's brain (a region called the hypothalamus). The brain responds by releasing hormones to stimulate the production and the ejection of milk from the breast. This helps the newborn to receive nourishment and encourages more suckling. This example is best described as a  __________.

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This scenario is an example of positive feedback because the response (release of hormones to stimulate milk production and ejection) intensifies the stimulus (suckling at the breast), which leads to more milk production and encourages continued suckling. This cycle continues until the baby has received enough nourishment.

When a Baby Suckles at Its Mother's Breast the Stimulus