When Simon, an Athletic Trainer, Invented a New Heart Monitor

question 67

Multiple Choice

When Simon, an athletic trainer, invented a new heart monitor for runners, he could expect during the introductory stage that

• A)sales would rise quickly, profits would jump, and even laggards would buy his product.
• B)sales would level off, profits would decline, and mature runners would be attracted to his product.
• C)sales would slow down, profits would peak, and early adopters of running equipment would be his major customers.
• D)sales would be low and profits nonexistent, but he would attract running equipment innovators.
• E)sales would be low, profits would be high, and all potential runners would jump at the opportunity to buy his product.

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Definitions:

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates surrounding cells, providing structural and biochemical support to tissues and organs.

Elastin

A protein in connective tissue that provides elasticity and resilience, allowing tissues like skin and lungs to resume shape after stretching or contracting.

Fibrous Protein

Proteins that have a structural function, characterized by elongated and insoluble molecular structures, such as collagen in connective tissues.

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, binds together, and protects tissues and organs in the body.