Evaluate the Difference Quotient for the Function $$f ( x ) = 4 x ^ { 2 } - 14$$

question 27

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the difference quotient for the function. $$f ( x ) = 4 x ^ { 2 } - 14$$

• A) \( \quad 1 \)
• B) \( \quad 8 \)
• C) \( \quad 4 x+h \)
• D) \( 8 x+4 h \)
• E) 4

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Definitions:

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

A membrane-bound structure within muscle cells that stores and releases calcium ions to trigger muscle contraction.

Myofibrils

Rod-like units of muscle cells composed of long chains of sarcomeres, responsible for muscle contraction.

Action Potential

A rapid, temporary change in a cell's membrane potential, crucial for nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Calcium

A chemical element and an essential nutrient for living organisms, critical for bone health, muscle function, and nerve signaling.