What Does the Precautionary Principle Say

question 5

Multiple Choice

What does the precautionary principle say?

• A) Industries affected by environmental regulation take precaution against adverse effects of new policies by creating a fund to help meet any potential new requirements imposed by the state
• B) Where there is a likelihood of environmental damage, banning an activity should not require full and definitive scientific proof
• C) Banning an activity should require full and definitive scientific proof
• D) Environmental policy must take caution not to damage the economy

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Definitions:

Golgi Tendon Organs

Sensory receptors located at the junction of tendons and muscles, sensitive to changes in muscle tension.

Inhibitory Neuron

Neuron that produces IPSPs and has an inhibitory influence.

Alpha Motor Neurons

Neurons that innervate skeletal muscle fibers, playing a critical role in the initiation of muscle contraction.

Patellar Tendon

The tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) to the tibia (shinbone), playing a crucial role in the extension of the knee.