If an Increase Occurs in the Demand for Product X

question 7

Multiple Choice

If an increase occurs in the demand for product X, we would expect all of the following to occur except:

• A)an increase in the profits of industry X.
• B)an increase in the demand for resources employed by industry X.
• C)an increase in the output of industry X.
• D)a decrease in the prices of resources employed in industry X.

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Definitions:

Lymphatic Vessels

Thin-walled tubes that carry lymph, a fluid containing white blood cells and waste products, back towards the heart to be returned to the blood circulation.

Red Pulp

A tissue in the spleen composed of blood-filled sinuses and spaces filled with macrophages, playing a role in filtering blood.

White Pulp

Lymphatic tissue in the spleen composed mainly of lymphocytes and responsible for the immune response.

Thoracic Duct

The thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel in the human body, transporting lymph and chyle from the lymphatic system into the bloodstream.