The release of oxytocin during labor and delivery, which causes smooth muscle contractions in the uterus and causes further oxytocin release, is an example of hormone regulation through ________.
A) homeostasis
B) metabolism
C) negative feedback
D) divergence
E) positive feedback

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The release of oxytocin during labor and delivery causes smooth muscle contractions in the uterus, which stimulates further release of oxytocin in a positive feedback loop. This is an example of hormone regulation through positive feedback.

The Release of Oxytocin During Labor and Delivery, Which Causes