Which of the Following Is an Example of Positive Feedback

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of positive feedback?

• A) After eating a meal containing high glucose levels, the pancreas secretes more insulin, a hormone that lowers blood glucose levels.
• B) After cutting your finger, the injured tissue releases chemicals that activate platelets in the blood. These activated platelets release chemicals to activate more platelets, leading to the formation of a blood clot.
• C) An elevation in blood pressure causes heart rate to decrease, thereby causing blood pressure to decrease.
• D) The secretion of the hormone TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete thyroxine. Thyroxine, in turn, inhibits the secretion of TSH.

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Definitions:

Trial Balance

A bookkeeping report that lists the balances of all ledgers accounts in order to verify that debits equal credits.

Prepaid Expenses

Upfront costs incurred for items or services that are to be obtained in the upcoming time.

Accrued Expenses

Expenses that have been incurred but not yet paid, representing liabilities on the balance sheet.

Assets

Assets are resources controlled by a company as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity.