When the Distribution of Resources and Technology Changes Among Nations

question 38

Multiple Choice

When the distribution of resources and technology changes among nations:

• A)it costs more to produce all products.
• B)the relative efficiency of producing products changes.
• C)it costs less to produce all products.
• D)each nation will specialize in producing one product.

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Definitions:

Resting Potential

The electric potential difference across the neuronal membrane when the nerve is not transmitting a signal.

Potassium Ions

Charged particles of potassium, a crucial mineral that plays key roles in cell function, including heart rhythm, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission.

Chloride Ions

Negatively charged particles (ions) that play key roles in maintaining cell stability, transmitting nerve impulses, and regulating fluid inside and outside of cells.

Sodium-Potassium Pump

A crucial cellular mechanism that moves sodium ions out of and potassium ions into cells, vital for maintaining cellular function and electrochemical gradients.