Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Negative

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of a negative homeostatic mechanism in the human body?

• A)Shivering when body temperature falls below normal
• B)Increasing heart rate and force of contraction when blood pressure falls
• C)Retention of fluid leading to retention of more fluid
• D)Secreting insulin after a meal to return blood sugar concentration toward normal

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Definitions:

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, used as an indicator of inflation.

Nominal Wage Rate

The wage rate paid to employees expressed in current dollars, without adjustment for inflation or purchasing power.

Real Wage Rate

The purchasing power of wages, adjusted for inflation, indicating the actual goods and services that can be bought.

Marginal Revenue Product

The additional revenue generated from employing one more unit of a resource, like labor or capital.