Positive feedback differs from negative feedback because __________ .
A) positive feedback provides moment-to-moment wellbeing while negative feedback causes a cascade effect
B) positive feedback tends to enhance the triggering stimulus while negative feedback tends to return the body to a homeostatic balance or "ideal" level
C) positive feedback is critical to health while negative feedback serves only to alert us to potential health threats
D) positive feedback is generally beneficial while negative feedback is typically harmful

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Positive feedback tends to enhance the triggering stimulus, while negative feedback tends to return the body to a homeostatic balance or "ideal" level. This means that positive feedback can cause a cascade effect and may not be beneficial in the long run, while negative feedback is critical to maintaining health and preventing potentially harmful imbalances in the body.

Positive Feedback Differs from Negative Feedback Because __________