Susan Slipped on the Ice and Was Unable to Be

question 98

Multiple Choice

Susan slipped on the ice and was unable to be fully mobile for several days. What disruption to homeostasis would you predict she experienced during her immobile period in terms of her muscular system?

• A) Susan's metabolic rate was raised, and it initiated sweating.
• B) Susan was more cold than usual because her inactivity prevented her muscles from helping to regulate her body temperature.
• C) Susan's uninjured muscles overcompensate for the inactive ones by contracting spontaneously.

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Definitions:

Market Equilibrium

The state in which the supply of an item is exactly equal to its demand, leading to a stable market price.

General Equilibrium

This is an economic concept referring to the condition where all markets in an economy are in simultaneous equilibrium, with supply meeting demand in each market.

Consumer Preference

Individual choices and priorities when selecting from a range of products or services, influenced by tastes, attitudes, and other factors.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a product offered is equal to the quantity of the product demanded, clearing the market.