Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Positive feedback
shivering to generate heat in a situation
where body temperature is below normal
O release of glucagon to increase a lower than
normal level of glucose in the blood
O release of insulin to decrease a high level of
glucose in the blood
O release of oxytocin to increase the strength
of labor contractions
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Transcribed Image Text:Positive feedback shivering to generate heat in a situation where body temperature is below normal O release of glucagon to increase a lower than normal level of glucose in the blood O release of insulin to decrease a high level of glucose in the blood O release of oxytocin to increase the strength of labor contractions
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Answer :- Positive feedback is a fundamental physiological process in the human body, where the response to a stimulus amplifies itself, often to restore homeostasis or achieve a specific goal. This feedback loop intensifies the initial response until the desired outcome is reached. 

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