The Corn Laws in Britain Were Intended to

question 28

Multiple Choice

The Corn Laws in Britain were intended to

• A) reduce the price of grain for the poor.
• B) limit the amount of grain purchased by any one merchant.
• C) promote capitalist agriculture.
• D) protect British farmers from foreign competition.
• E) reduce the use of potatoes as a staple crop.

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Definitions:

Somatotropins

Hormones that stimulate growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals. Also known as growth hormones.

Gonadotropins

Gonadotropins are a group of hormones secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulate the activity of the ovaries and testes, including follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).

Osmoreceptors

Sensory receptors that detect changes in the osmotic pressure of bodily fluids, contributing to the regulation of body water balance.

Blood Osmolality

A measure of the solute concentration in the blood, reflecting the ability to regulate water and salt balance in the body.