Constipation Can Result from the Consumption of a Substance That

question 63

Multiple Choice

Constipation can result from the consumption of a substance that ________.

• A) promotes water reabsorption in the large intestine
• B) speeds up movement of material in the large intestine
• C) decreases water reabsorption in the small intestine
• D) stimulates peristalsis

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Definitions:

Diminishing Marginal Returns

A principle in economics where each additional unit of input results in a smaller increase in output than the previous unit, at a certain point.

Marginal Cost

The additional cost incurred in producing one more unit of a product, emphasizing the concept of optimizing production levels.

Average Total Cost

The total cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing the total cost of production by the total quantity produced.

Average Variable Cost

The variable cost (e.g., labor, materials) per unit of output, calculated by dividing total variable costs by the number of units produced.