Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780133923001
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 32.1, Problem 2CSC
Summary Introduction

To describe:

The term “positive feedback”. Also, determine whether it is always harmful and how often does it occur naturally.

Concept introduction:

There are two types of feedback mechanisms in the body. One is positive feedback and the other is negative feedback. Both these feedback mechanisms are exactly opposite to each other and are useful for the body.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether positive feedback is always harmful.

Concept introduction:

There are two types of feedback mechanisms in the body. One is positive feedback and the other is negative feedback. Both these feedback mechanisms are exactly opposite to each other and are useful for the body.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The way how often does positive feedback naturally occur.

Concept introduction:

There are two types of feedback mechanisms in the body. One is positive feedback and the other is negative feedback. Both these feedback mechanisms are exactly opposite to each other and are useful for the body.

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