The Hormone That Is the Basis for an Ovulation Test

question 44

Multiple Choice

The hormone that is the basis for an ovulation test is

• A) LH.
• B) progesterone.
• C) human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
• D) human placental lactogen (hPL).
• E) relaxin.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

An economic inefficiency that occurs when the market outcome does not maximize total benefits, often due to distortions such as taxes, subsidies, or monopolies.

Tax

A mandatory financial charge imposed by a governmental organization in order to fund various public expenditures.

Gains from Trade

Gains from trade refer to the increase in consumer and producer surplus that occurs when countries specialize in the production of goods and services in which they have a comparative advantage and then trade with others.

Deadweight Losses

Losses in social welfare, usually measured in terms of lost revenue or surplus, resulting from inefficiencies in a market or the economy.