The Karakul Is a Breed of Central Asian Sheep That

question 146

Multiple Choice

The karakul is a breed of Central Asian sheep that produces curly, glossy wool for the manufacturing of warm hats and coats. Since the breed can be raised only in Central Asia, this region can be said to have which of the following?

• A) absolute advantage
• B) total advantage
• C) advantageous distinction
• D) comparative advantage

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Definitions:

Somatostatin

A hormone that inhibits the release of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary gland and also suppresses the release of various other hormones within the body's gastrointestinal system.

Pancreas

Internal organ that produces digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon.

Simple Goiter

An enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by a lack of iodine, not associated with thyroid dysfunction.

Iodine

A chemical element with the symbol I and atomic number 53, necessary for thyroid function and found in various foods and salts.