Figure 21-1

question 469

Multiple Choice

Figure 21-1.The figure shows three indifference curves and a budget constraint for a certain consumer named Jack.
-Refer to Figure 21-1.Jack

• A) gains 1.1 pounds of pears and becomes better off by moving from point A to point B.
• B) gains 1.1 pounds of pears and becomes better off by moving from point A to point C.
• C) gains 1.1 pounds of pears and becomes better off by moving from point B to point C.
• D) gives up 1.1 pounds of pears and becomes better off by moving from point C to point B.

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Definitions:

ADH Production

The process by which the posterior pituitary gland secretes antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which helps control the balance of water in the body by affecting the kidneys.

Na+

Sodium ions, essential electrolytes in bodily fluids that play key roles in nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Extracellular Fluid

The fluid that exists outside the cells, providing a medium for the transport of substances and facilitating cellular interactions.

Intracellular Fluid

The fluid contained within the cells, making up about two-thirds of the total body water content and providing a medium for cellular processes.