The Thyroid Gland Regulates

question 14

Multiple Choice

The thyroid gland regulates:

• A) breathing.
• B) calcium in the blood.
• C) growth of long bones.
• D) metabolism.

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Definitions:

Green Beans

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Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that as a person increases consumption of a product, there is a decline in the additional satisfaction obtained from consuming one more unit.

Utility

A measure of satisfaction or pleasure that a consumer receives from consuming goods and services.

Marginal Utility Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the quantity of a good consumed and the marginal utility (satisfaction) derived from it.