Table 3-15 ​ ​

question 97

Multiple Choice

Table 3-15
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-Refer to Table 3-15. Which of the following combinations of meat and potatoes could the farmer produce in 40 hours?

• A)1 pound of meat and 7 pounds of potatoes.
• B)2 pounds of meat and 5 pounds of potatoes.
• C)3 pounds of meat and 3 pounds of potatoes.
• D)4 pounds of meat and 2 pounds of potatoes.

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Definitions:

Salt Intake

The amount of salt (sodium chloride) consumed by an individual, which can influence health, affecting blood pressure and cardiovascular disease risk.

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, which help regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress, and other essential functions.

More Cortisol

An increase in the level of cortisol, a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which can affect various bodily functions.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through when exposed to prolonged stress, according to Hans Selye.