In the Text, the Author States: "It Is a Strange

question 36

Short Answer

In the text, the author states: "It is a strange sort of economy: if demand for neurotrophic factor exceeds the supply, then the demand is trimmed. Thank goodness our own economies tend to adjust supply instead!". What does demand and supply refer to in neuronal development, and how does it relate to the presence of trophic factors?

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Definitions:

Profit Sharing

A company program that gives employees a share in the profits of the company, typically as a portion of their annual salary or as a bonus payment.

Reimbursement

To pay back or compensate for money spent, or losses or damages incurred; payment for provider services (from insurance company).

Compensation

Anything given as an equivalent or to make amends; pay.

Insurance Company

A financial institution that provides risk management through the mechanism of insurance contracts, covering various types of risks including health, property, and life.