The release of oxytocin to stimulate labor during the birth of a baby is an example of negative feedback.

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The release of oxytocin to stimulate labor is an example of positive feedback because the process amplifies the conditions that triggered it, leading to an increase in oxytocin release until the baby is born, unlike negative feedback which aims to reverse the change and maintain homeostasis.

The Release of Oxytocin to Stimulate Labor During the Birth