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Which is an example of the body maintaining homeostasis using a positive feedback loop?
While exercising, the body heats up and releases sweat to decrease the body’s temperature.
After not eating, the body sends signals to the brain to stimulate the feeling of hunger.
During childbirth, the body releases chemicals to promote the process until the child is born.
When losing balance, the body senses the position of the head and sends signals to keep balance.

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During childbirth, the body releases chemicals to promote the process until the child is born.

Explanation: This is positive feedback — contractions release oxytocin, which increases contractions, which releases more oxytocin, amplifying the response until delivery. The other examples are negative feedback (they work to restore or maintain a set point).