Scientists Have Just Discovered a New Hormone That Appears to Have

question 102

Multiple Choice

Scientists have just discovered a new hormone that appears to have very specific effects.This specificity of effects is most likely due to ____.

• A) a small distance between the gland and the target organs
• B) unique receptors on the target organ
• C) the hormone being secreted by the target organs
• D) the hormone being active in the bloodstream

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Definitions:

Industry

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Variable Costs

Variable costs are expenses that vary directly with the level of production or output, such as materials and labor used in the manufacturing process.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Long Run

The Long Run is a period in economics during which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for adjustment to changing market conditions.