Oxytocin is a hormone that controls many responses and functions in the body,including uterine contractions during labor.The movement of the baby down the uterus and into the cervix activates stretch receptors,which stimulate the hypothalamus to release more oxytocin and increase the frequency of contractions.This is an example of

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A positive feedback loop is when the output of a system amplifies the system's response, leading to more of the output. In this case, the movement of the baby down the uterus and into the cervix stimulates the release of oxytocin, which increases the frequency of contractions, leading to more movement of the baby and further stimulation of oxytocin release. This cycle continues until the baby is born.

Oxytocin Is a Hormone That Controls Many Responses and Functions