When an Additional Unit of a Variable Input Adds Less

question 297

Multiple Choice

When an additional unit of a variable input adds less to total product than the previous unit,the firm has:

• A)increasing returns.
• B)diminishing marginal returns.
• C)diminishing total returns.
• D)diminishing marginal returns and diminishing total returns.

Understand the different types of sensory receptors based on the origin of stimuli and their roles in the sensory system.

Discuss the mechanisms underlying chemoreception, particularly in taste and smell.

Explain the role of the central nervous system in processing sensory information.

Understand the concept of referred pain and its implications for diagnosing internal issues.

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