A Constant Tension Between the Desire for Profits and Productivity

question 22

Multiple Choice

A constant tension between the desire for profits and productivity and the desire to protect the environment exists because

• A)environmental pollution causes many premature deaths each year.
• B)environmental regulations affect domestic and foreign corporations.
• C)the traditional focus has been on the growth of industries.
• D)the costs of complying with environmental regulations are high.

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Definitions:

Epiglottis

A leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, which closes over the windpipe during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway.

Pharyngeal

Pertaining to the pharynx, the region of the throat that sits behind the mouth and nasal cavity.

Esophageal

Relating to the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach and transports food and liquids.

Gastric

Pertains to the stomach and its role in digestion, including the secretion of gastric juices that break down food.