In what way is the level of oxytocin controlled by a positive-feedback mechanism?

A.) The oxytocin in blood stimulates the pituitary to maintain the same level of oxytocin.

B.) The oxytocin in blood stimulates the pituitary to secrete more oxytocin.

C.) The oxytocin in blood stimulates the pituitary to secrete less oxytocin.

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Greyson Mckee

15 August, 10:30

In what way is the level of oxytocin controlled by a positive-feedback mechanism?

A.) The oxytocin in blood stimulates the pituitary to maintain the same level of oxytocin.

B.) The oxytocin in blood stimulates the pituitary to secrete more oxytocin.

C.) The oxytocin in blood stimulates the pituitary to secrete less oxytocin.

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Deangelo Ponce · Answer 1

"The oxytocin in blood stimulates the pituitary to secrete more oxytocin" is the way among the following choices given in the question that the level of oxytocin is controlled by a positive-feedback mechanism. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B".