Select the Correct Statement About Equilibrium

question 22

Multiple Choice

Select the correct statement about equilibrium.

• A) Cristae respond to angular acceleration and deceleration.
• B) Hair cells of both types of equilibrium hyperpolarize only, resulting in an increased rate of impulse transmission.
• C) Due to dynamic equilibrium, movement can be perceived if rotation of the body continues at a constant rate.
• D) The weight of the endolymph contained within the semicircular canals against the maculae is responsible for static equilibrium.

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Definitions:

Elasticity of Supply

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Elasticity of Demand

A measure indicating how much the quantity demanded of a good changes in response to a change in the price of that good.

Excise Tax

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Efficiency Loss

The decrease in economic efficiency that occurs when market conditions prevent the optimal allocation of resources, often caused by market failures or interventions.