The Tragedy of the Commons Occurs Because

question 286

Multiple Choice

The Tragedy of the Commons occurs because

• A) a common resource is rival in consumption.
• B) a common resource is underutilized.
• C) crimes are committed in public places.
• D) common resources are subject to exclusionary rules.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Cleft

The small gap between the presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons across which neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals.

Postsynaptic Cell

The neuron or cell that receives a signal (neurotransmitters) from another neuron at a synapse.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals released by neurons at synapses, which transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron to another neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Inhibitory Local Potential

A type of synaptic potential that makes a postsynaptic neuron less likely to generate an action potential.