All Else Equal, a Decrease in the Demand for Oranges

question 158

Multiple Choice

All else equal, a decrease in the demand for oranges will lead to a(n) ________ in equilibrium price and a(n) ________ in equilibrium quantity.

• A)increase; decrease
• B)decrease; decrease
• C)decrease; increase
• D)increase; increase

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that control bodily functions like temperature, hunger, and sleep.

Infundibulum

A funnel-shaped structure; in the human body, it is part of organs such as the brain (connecting the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus) and the female reproductive system (the fallopian tubes).

Negative Feedback Mechanism

A regulatory process in biological systems where the output of a system inhibits or slows the processes leading to the output, ensuring stability.

Stimulus

Any external or internal factor that influences the activity of a living organism or any of its parts.