Which of the following is TRUE of positive feedback?

a. The change sensed by the sensor is amplified.
b. The effector turns off the response.
c. Positive feedback mechanisms are independent of negative feedback loops.
d. The change has the opposite action of negative feedback.


the change sense by the sensor is amplified

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