Platelets,which Have Negatively Charged Cell Membranes,adhere to the Positively Charged

Multiple Choice

Platelets,which have negatively charged cell membranes,adhere to the positively charged surface of a torn blood vessel.As they do so,they release substances that attract more platelets to the damaged area and change the charge on their cell membranes to positive.More platelets adhere to the damaged area.The cycle repeats until the damaged area is sealed.What sort of feedback loop is formed?

A) This is a positive feedback loop because the response reinforces the initial change.
B) This is a negative feedback loop because the response opposes the initial stimulus.
C) This is a negative feedback loop because having too many platelets in one area blocks blood flow.
D) This is a positive feedback loop because the response prevents a person from hemorrhaging to death.