Economists Use Assumptions To

question 42

Multiple Choice

Economists use assumptions to:

• A) focus on what really matters.
• B) simplify decision- making.
• C) make things simpler.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Acromegaly

A hormonal disorder that results from an excess of growth hormone after the growth plates have closed, leading to enlarged bones in the hands, feet, and face.

Cretinism

A condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls a variety of functions including temperature, hunger, and hormonal balance.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland, which plays a role in lactation, reproductive functions, and the immune system.