Of the Total Amount of Glucose Energy Consumed by the Body

question 43

Multiple Choice

Of the total amount of glucose energy consumed by the body, approximately what percentage is used by the brain and nerve cells?

• A)10%
• B)30%
• C)50%
• D)70%
• E)90%

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Total Surplus

The total net gain to society from the creation and utilization of a product or service, expressed as the combined value of consumer surplus and producer surplus.

Positively Sloped

Characterizes a line or curve on a graph that moves upward as one moves from left to right, indicating a direct relationship between two variables.

Negatively Sloped

Describes a downward trend in a graph, indicating an inverse relationship between two variables, such as price and demand.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus in a market, representing the total benefit to society from the production and consumption of goods or services.