A Doctor Receives $50,000 Per Month from Her Patients (And

question 124

Multiple Choice

A doctor receives $50,000 per month from her patients (and their insurance companies) as payment for her services.Each month she buys medical supplies for $10,000 and she pays a lab $15,000 for analyzing slides.The total contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) this month is

• A) $50,000.
• B) $65,000.
• C) $75,000.
• D) $25,000.
• E) $55,000.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station, directing sensory and motor signals to other parts of the brain, and is involved in regulating consciousness and sleep.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain that regulates motor movements, maintaining posture, balance, and coordinating speech.

Medulla

A section of the brainstem involved in autonomic functions, such as breathing and heart rate.

Hypothalamus

The Hypothalamus is a region of the brain that coordinates many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, sleep, and the endocrine system.