Carol Is Age 20 and Underweight

question 121

Multiple Choice

Carol is age 20 and underweight.She has not had a menstrual cycle for the past six months.The fact that she has not menstruated indicates she is experiencing

• A)dysmenorrhea.
• B)compensatory behaviors.
• C)amenorrhea.
• D)histological disorder.

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Definitions:

Diminishing Returns

A principle stating that as investment in a particular area increases, the rate of profit from that investment, after a certain point, cannot continue to increase if other inputs remain constant.

Subsistence

The minimum level of essentials (such as food and shelter) necessary for an individual to survive.

Catch-Up Effect

The theory suggesting that less developed countries can grow at a faster rate than developed countries because they can adopt existing technologies and best practices.

Diminishing Returns

A principle stating that if one factor of production is increased while others remain constant, the overall returns will eventually decrease after a certain point.