Why Is an Application of Cold Recommended as Part of the RICE

question 58

Multiple Choice

Why is an application of cold recommended as part of the RICE first aid measures immediately following an inflammatory response due to injury? Because cold:

• A)improves circulation in the area removing chemical mediators
• B)causes local vasoconstriction to reduce local edema
• C)draws more phagocytic cells to the area to remove debris
• D)promotes immediate healing

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Definitions:

Production Function

An equation, table, or graph that indicates the maximum output a firm can produce with a given set of inputs, under certain technological constraints.

Returns To Scale

The rate at which production output increases in response to a proportional increase in all inputs (labor, capital, etc.).

Production Function

An equation that describes the relation between inputs used in production and the output resulting from their use.

Input

Resources used in the process of production, including labor, materials, and capital.