Which of the following is an example of positive feedback to indirectly maintain homeostasis? (2 points)

Question

the chemical reactions involved in blood clotting
your blood vessels dilate and you begin to sweat in response to elevated body temperature
your blood vessels constrict and you begin to shiver in response to low body temperature
O your coach compliments you on your performance in practice

Answer 1

The example of positive feedback to indirectly maintain homeostasis is the chemical reactions involved in blood clotting. In blood clotting, the process amplifies itself as more and more chemicals are released to form a clot, which is a good demonstration of positive feedback.

The other options describe negative feedback mechanisms, which are involved in maintaining homeostasis by counteracting changes (e.g., sweating to cool down from elevated body temperature or shivering to warm up from low body temperature). The compliment from a coach is not related to physiological homeostasis.