Which of the following is an example of a negative feedback system?

a. during labor, uterine contractions stimulate the release of oxytocin, which strengthens the contractions of smooth muscle in the uterine wall
b. a decrease in blood pressure and heart function during severe blood loss
c. formation of a blood clot (a scab) after a person has received a cut to the arm
d. scratching at the itchy skin rash, which makes the rash spread and itch even more
e. none of these are examples of negative feedback


e. none of these are examples of negative feedback

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