Oxytocin is a hormone that is released in response to cervical dilation. It in turn causes more uterine contractions that will further dilate the cervix. What type of feedback loop does oxytocin trigger?

A) positive feedback
B) nociceptive feedback
C) negative feedback
D) local control


A) positive feedback

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The shallow recess surrounding the cervical protrusion is known as the

A) isthmus. B) fornix. C) fundus. D) body. E) os.

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Which muscles attached to the hair follicles cause goose bumps?

A) arrector integument B) arrector pili C) levator folliculi D) arrector folliculi

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All of the following terms mean ear except which one?

A. None of the answer choices are correct. B. tympan/o C. aur/o D. ot/o

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Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.



1. Label A: ______________________________
2. Label B: ______________________________
3. Label C: ______________________________
4. Label D: ______________________________
5. Label E: ______________________________
6. Label F: ______________________________
7. Label G: ______________________________
8. Label H: ______________________________
9. Label I: ______________________________

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