All of the following are examples of negative feedback except ________.

A. uterine contractions in response to the pressure of the baby's head on the cervix
B. secretion of glucagon in response to decreased blood glucose
C. secretion of insulin in response to increased blood glucose
D. sweating in response to elevated body temperature


Answer: A

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