The Case in Point on the Salaries of Professional Sports

question 135

Multiple Choice

The Case in Point on the salaries of professional sports players suggested that the value of a player to the team owners could be measured by his:

• A) marginal factor cost.
• B) marginal revenue product.
• C) number of times at bat.
• D) previous performance in the minor leagues.

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Definitions:

Knee-Jerk Reflex

Another term for the patellar reflex, indicating the spontaneous kicking movement of the lower leg in response to a sharp tap on the patellar tendon.

Inhibitory Interneurons

Neurons that decrease the likelihood of a target neuron firing, playing a key role in the modulation of neural circuits.

Gamma Motor Neurons

Neurons that control the sensitivity of muscle spindle fibers to stretch, thereby adjusting the tension of muscles.

Muscle Spindles

Sensory receptors within muscles that detect changes in muscle length and participate in regulating muscle contraction.