Which of These Factors Might, in the Long Run, Slow

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of these factors might, in the long run, slow down technological progress?

• A) The decreasing power and importance of labor unions.
• B) Lobbyists for intellectual property rights.
• C) Lower costs of research and equipment necessary for developing new technologies.
• D) Less receptive attitude of society toward change.

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Definitions:

Bronchiole

In terrestrial vertebrates, small tube that conducts air from a bronchus to the alveoli.

Trachea

The windpipe, a large tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi of the lungs, allowing for air passage.

Villi

Small finger-like projections that protrude from the epithelial lining of the intestinal wall, increasing surface area for nutrient absorption.

Fingerlike Projections

Extensions from a surface or body that resemble fingers, often used to increase surface area for absorption or sensation in biological systems.