Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
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Chapter 1.4, Problem 3CYU
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The reason for the given control system (for Figure refer to textbook) being called as the positive feedback mechanism, and the event that ends the mechanism.
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The characteristic feature ofpositive feedback mechanisms is that the response generated from this system enhances the stimulus, which was initially formed. This process results in the acceleration of the response.
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