When childbirth labor starts, the presence of the hormone oxytocin causes the contractions to increase in strength, which causes the level of oxytocin to increase, which in turn causes the contractions to further strengthen. This would be an example of a

________ feedback mechanism.

A) positive
B) neutral
C) negative


Answer: A

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The ______ foot muscles are located in the leg.

a. extrinsic b. intrinsic

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