Chapter 14, Problem 31CA

Summary Introduction

To describe:

A positive feedback mechanism that operates during blood clotting.

Introduction:

A positive feedback mechanism that operates during blood clotting involves the prevention of the formation of the clot in the blood vessels during the process of blood vessels damage. This causes the formation of the anti-thrombin, which prevents the formation of the thrombin in the region of the vessels damage. The flow of the blood causes the dissolving of the blood and thus a positive feedback loop is created during the process of blood coagulation and clotting.