Which of the following statements about positive feedback is NOT true? It is the primary mechanism of homeostatic regulation. The loop or cycle can be broken only by external processes. It is important in processes that must be completed quickly. It leads to a response that exaggerates the stimulus.
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Positive feedback is a process in which the end products of an action cause more of that action to occur in a feedback loop. This amplifies the original action. Show more…
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