The regulation of oxytocin during childbirth is an example of which of the following mechanisms?
A)Physiological rhythm
B)Secondary input
C)Loop regulation
D)Positive feedback

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An example of the regulation of oxytocin during childbirth is an example of positive feedback. The positive feedback mechanism increases the target organ action beyond normal. The release of oxytocin is stimulated by pressure receptors in the vagina. As the fetus enters the vagina during childbirth, the pressure receptors sense increased pressure and signal the brain to release more oxytocin.

The Regulation of Oxytocin During Childbirth Is an Example of Which