The Side Effect of an Action That Increases the Well-Being

question 33

Multiple Choice

The side effect of an action that increases the well-being of others is called

• A)an augmentation.
• B)an elasticity.
• C)a passive benefit.
• D)a positive externality.

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Definitions:

Bolus

A term used to describe a mass of substance, especially chewed food at the moment of swallowing.

Pharyngeal Constriction

The process of tightening the pharyngeal muscles to assist in swallowing, crucial for moving food from the mouth to the esophagus.

Peristalsis

A sequence of muscular contractions resembling waves that propel food along the digestive system.

Segmentation

The division of body regions into segments, a common process in the development and organization of organisms.