When a blood clot begins to form,the enzyme thrombin is formed.Thrombin then activates the enzymes that produce more thrombin.This is an example of which of the following?

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This is an example of positive feedback as the initial activation of thrombin leads to the production of more thrombin by activating enzymes. Positive feedback amplifies the initial response rather than counteracting or decreasing it, which is the case with negative feedback. Endocrine feedback, nervous feedback, and hormonal feedback are not relevant to this specific process.

When a Blood Clot Begins to Form,the Enzyme Thrombin Is