Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Does Not Result in as Much

question 31

True/False

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding does not result in as much weight loss as gastric bypass surgery but has fewer complications.

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Definitions:

Domestic Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the best alternative use of resources within a country.

Producing

The act of creating goods or services through the combination of labor, materials, and technology.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, firm, or country to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others.