AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Hormone production and release are primarily controlled by negative feedback. In negative feedback systems, a stimulus elicits the release of a substance; once the substance reaches a certain level, it sends a signal that stops further release of the substance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Negative Feedback Mechanism The hormone secreted by the hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary gland to release thyroid stimulating hormone. In turn, the thyroid stimulating hormone triggers the thyroid gland to release its hormones.

Detailed explanation-3: -Negative feedback keeps the concentration of a hormone within a relatively narrow range and maintains homeostasis. Very few endocrine hormones are regulated by positive feedback loops. Positive feedback causes the concentration of a hormone to become increasingly higher.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Oxytocin is a hormone that is not involved in a negative feedback mechanism.

Detailed explanation-5: -The release of oxytocin from the posterior pituitary gland during labor is an example of positive feedback mechanism. Oxytocin stimulates the muscle contractions that push the baby through the birth canal.