A positive feedback mechanism is an effective way to
A)Maintain a constant internal environment
B)Anticipate changes in the environment
C)Adapt to a new environment
D)Bring about a rapid change in the body
E)Detect changes in the external environment

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Positive feedback mechanisms bring about a rapid change in the body. They amplify or increase the magnitude of a particular response to a stimulus, which can be beneficial in certain situations, such as during blood clotting or uterine contractions during childbirth. However, they do not help in maintaining a constant internal environment, anticipating changes in the environment, adapting to a new environment, or detecting changes in the external environment.

A Positive Feedback Mechanism Is an Effective Way to