When Private Ownership of a Resource Is Clearly Defined and Enforced

question 116

Multiple Choice

When private ownership of a resource is clearly defined and enforced, the private owner

• A) has little incentive to consider the wishes of others when deciding how to use the resource.
• B) has little incentive to take care of the resource.
• C) has a strong incentive to use the resource wisely and to consider seriously the wishes of others when deciding how to employ the resource.
• D) has a strong incentive to consume the resource during the period rather than conserving it for future use.

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Definitions:

Neuromuscular Junction

The synapse or connection between a motor neuron and a skeletal muscle fiber, enabling muscle contraction.

Atrophy

A decrease in the size of a tissue or organ due to disease, injury, or lack of use, leading to a reduction in function.

Action Potentials

Electrical impulses that travel along the membrane of a neuron or muscle cell, enabling the transmission of signals within and between cells.

Sarcomere

The basic functional unit of striated muscle fibers, responsible for muscle contraction, delineated by Z lines.