Endorphins Have Effects Similar to Those of Natural Opiates, That

question 36

Multiple Choice

Endorphins have effects similar to those of natural opiates, that is, they:

• A) heighten pain and reduce pleasure.
• B) reduce pain and promote pleasure.
• C) reduce pain but also reduce pleasure.
• D) flatten mood and emotional expression.

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

Economies of scale are benefits companies gain from their operation size, leading to a decrease in the cost per unit as their scale of operation increases.

Diseconomies of Scale

A phenomenon that occurs when a company or business grows so large that the costs per unit increase.

Total Cost

The sum of all expenditures incurred in the production of goods or services, including fixed and variable costs.

Diseconomies of Scale

The phenomenon where production costs increase as a firm's output expands, leading to inefficiencies.