Positive feedback includes  ________.

A. secretion of insulin in response to increased blood glucose
B. secretion of glucagon in response to decreased blood glucose
C. sweating in response to elevated body temperature
D. uterine contractions in response to the pressure of the baby's head on the cervix
E. All of the other answers are examples of negative feedback


Answer: D

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