Which of the Following Is Known to Cause a Reduction

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is known to cause a reduction in fat cell number in mice?

• A)Injection of leptin
• B)Supplements of ghrelin
• C)Long-term resistance exercise
• D)Consumption of high-protein diets

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Definitions:

Optimal Amount

The quantity of a good or service that achieves the best possible balance between costs and benefits.

Pigouvian Tax

A tax levied on activities that generate negative externalities, intended to correct the market outcome by internalizing the external costs.

Socially Optimal Level

The level of production or activity where the social benefits of consuming a good equal the social costs of producing it, often considered ideal from a societal perspective.

Per-unit Subsidy

A financial aid provided by the government for each unit of a product produced or sold.