which of the following is an example of positive feedback to indirectly maintain homeostasis?

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
your coach compliments you on your performance in practice

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The example of positive feedback to indirectly maintain homeostasis is the chemical reactions involved in blood clotting.

In this process, when a blood vessel is damaged, chemicals are released that accelerate the clotting process, leading to the formation of a clot more quickly. This is a positive feedback mechanism, as the initial response (clotting factor activation) causes an amplification of the process until the bleeding is sufficiently stopped, thereby indirectly helping to maintain homeostasis.