During Development of the Nervous System

question 158

Multiple Choice

During development of the nervous system:

• A)There is an overproduction of neurons,with many of these later dying
• B)There is an underproduction of neurons,with extensive branching and neural growth a few weeks prior to birth
• C)The growth of neurons is random and unpredictable
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost

A cost that does not change with an increase or decrease in the amount of goods or services produced or sold.

Marginal Cost

The escalation in the entire cost linked to the output of an additional unit.

Average Cost

The cost per unit is determined by dividing the overall production cost by the total units produced.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production (fixed and variable costs combined) divided by the quantity of output produced.