Which Of The Following Is An Example Of Negative Feedback?

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Which Of The Following Is An Example Of Negative Feedback?

a) When the level of glucose in the blood increases, the pancreas produces and releases the hormone insulin. Insulin acts to decrease blood glucose. As blood glucose decreases, the rate of production and release of insulin decreases as blood glucose decreases. b) After a blood vessel is damaged, signals are released by the damaged tissues that activate platelets in the blood. These activated platelets release chemicals that activate more platelets. c) When a baby is nursing, suckling leads to the production of more milk and a following increase in the secretion of prolactin (a hormone that stimulates lactation). d) During contractions, oxytocin (a hormone) is released and acts to stimulate further contractions.
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a) When the level of glucose in the blood increases, the pancreas produces and releases the hormone insulin. Insulin acts to decrease blood glucose. As blood glucose decreases, the rate of production and release of insulin decreases as blood glucose decreases.

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