Economists Believe That Individuals Respond in a Predictable Way to Changes

question 82

Multiple Choice

Economists believe that individuals respond in a predictable way to changes in costs and benefits.The term that best describes this belief is

• A)opportunity cost
• B)demand
• C)supply
• D)scarcity
• E)rational behavior

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Definitions:

Afferent Arterioles

Structures that deliver blood to the glomeruli of the kidneys.

Tubular Reabsorption

The process by which the nephrons in the kidneys return essential molecules and ions from the filtrate back into the bloodstream.

Nutrients

Substances obtained from food that are vital for growth, metabolism, and the body’s overall functioning.

Glomerular Filtration

The process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing excess wastes and fluids, as part of urine production.