Leslie Has Eaten Lunch and Is Relaxing on the Couch

question 54

Multiple Choice

Leslie has eaten lunch and is relaxing on the couch with a good book. At this time, the __________ nervous system is stimulating her body to increase digestion and obtain more nutrients from the food she ate.

• A)central
• B)parasympathetic
• C)sympathetic
• D)somatic

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period in economics where at least one input is fixed and cannot be changed.

Average Variable Costs

The total variable costs divided by the quantity of output produced. It represents the variable cost per unit of output.

Shutting-Down

The process a business undergoes when it ceases operations, often due to financial struggles or strategic decisions.

Short Run

A period during which at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability of a firm to adjust to changes in demand or production levels.