When a Good Is Rival in Consumption

question 177

Multiple Choice

When a good is rival in consumption,

• A)one person's use of the good diminishes another person's ability to use it.
• B)people can be prevented from using the good.
• C)an unlimited number of people can use the good at the same time.
• D)everyone will be excluded from obtaining the good.

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Definitions:

Afferent Neurons

Nerve cells that carry sensory information from the body's tissues and organs to the brain or spinal cord.

Spinal Cord

The central nerve column that runs down the back and transmits messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

Gate-control Theory

A theory that suggests pain is not merely a direct result of activation of pain receptor nerves but is also subject to modulation by psychological factors at the spinal cord level.

Sensory Nerves

Nerves that transmit sensory information from the body's periphery to the central nervous system, enabling perceptions of touch, pain, temperature, and bodily position.