Positive feedback is a mechanism used by the body ...

HESI A2 2023 Test

Question Number 16

Positive feedback is a mechanism used by the body that results in amplification or enhancement of a signal that has already been activated. An example of this would be ____.

A. the release of oxytocin to increase contractions during childbirth

B. shivering to increase temperature

C. slowing metabolism in response to starvation

D. blood vessels regulating blood pressure

✔ Correct Answer:

A. the release of oxytocin to increase contractions during childbirth

Related questions :

What is the only artery in the body to carry oxygen-poor blood?
Chocolate cysts of the ovaries are attributed to ____.
Ligaments connect _______.
What is the longest muscle in the human body?
Which of these is not a part of the body's chemical defense system against infec...
Which of these is considered an example of naturally acquired passive immunity?
Which organelle is responsible for generating ATP that is used for chemical ener...

Prepare for nursing and certification exams with Naclex . Get access to real exam questions and answers, comprehensive study guides, and expert tips to excel in your exams. Start your journey to success today

Terms and Conditions

HESI A2 2023 Test

Question Number 16

Count Down:

Related questions :