If the Average Variable Cost Curve Is Above the Marginal

question 342

Multiple Choice

If the average variable cost curve is above the marginal cost curve, then

• A) marginal costs must be decreasing.
• B) average variable costs must be increasing.
• C) marginal costs must be increasing.
• D) marginal costs can be either increasing or decreasing.

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Definitions:

Evoked

Brought about or called to mind; in neuroscience, it can refer to responses or potentials generated by the brain in reaction to a stimulus.

Olfactory Receptor Cells

Specialized neurons in the nose involved in the detection of odor molecules, playing a key role in the sense of smell.

Bypassing Thalamus

Refers to the process where certain sensory inputs (typically olfactory) are processed directly by the brain without first passing through the thalamus, unlike other sensory information.

Olfaction

The sense of smell, a chemical sensing system that detects odors or substances in the air and is integral to various human and animal behaviors.