Seeley's Anatomy & Physiology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780077736224
Author: Cinnamon VanPutte, Jennifer Regan, Andrew F. Russo Dr., Rod R. Seeley Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 1.4, Problem 15AYP
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The two examples showing the mechanism of positive feedback, which can be harmful to the body and not harmful to the body.
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Positive feedback mechanism involves the production of an increased response in deviation from a setpoint or original stimulus. This response is generally produced so that homeostasis can be restored.
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Seeley's Anatomy & Physiology
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