Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605197
Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 17RQ

a.

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To determine: Whether glucagon secretion in response to declining blood glucose is positive or negative feedback.

Introduction: Glucagon is a peptide hormone released by the pancreas in response to the blood glucose level. The change in the blood glucose level of the human body is maintained by glucagon.

b.

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To determine: Whether increasing milk release and secretion in response to baby’s suckling is positive or negative feedback.

Introduction: Oxytocin hormone is mainly responsible for the ejection of milk after parturition.

c.

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To determine: Whether urgency in emptying one’s urinary bladder is positive or negative feedback.

Introduction: Micturition reflex is mainly responsible for urination in humans. The urination is controlled voluntarily in case of adults.

d.

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To determine: Whether sweating in a response to rising body temperature is positive or negative feedback.

Introduction: Sweating helps the body to maintain the internal temperature of humans in summer.

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