What Structures Ensure Electrical Coupling Among Cells

question 15

Multiple Choice

What structures ensure electrical coupling among cells?

• A) Synapses
• B) Gap junctions
• C) Dendrites
• D) Axons
• E) Neurons

Recognize the importance of first-mover advantages, including brand-name recognition and barriers to imitation.

Differentiate between the types of legal protection for innovations and their roles in encouraging R&D.

Comprehend how market structures impact firms' incentives to engage in R&D and innovation.

Identify factors that influence a firm's ability to innovate and deal with imitation.

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Definitions:

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own one or more shares of stock in a public or private corporation, thus having a claim to a part of the company's assets and earnings.

Risk

The possibility of loss or injury, or the variability of returns associated with a given investment or financial activity.

Contributed Capital

The total value of cash or other assets that shareholders have given a company in exchange for stock, also known as paid-in capital.

Return on Assets

A financial ratio indicating the profitability of a company relative to its total assets, measuring how effectively a company uses its assets to generate earnings.