The Relative Importance of Housing in the Breakdown of Consumer

question 244

Multiple Choice

The relative importance of housing in the breakdown of consumer spending is

• A)43 percent.
• B)15 percent.
• C)6 percent.
• D)4 percent.

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Definitions:

Neurohormones

Hormones produced by neuroendocrine cells; transported down axons and released into interstitial fluid; common in invertebrates; in vertebrates, the hypothalamus produces neurohormones.

Interstitial Fluid

A fluid that fills the spaces between cells in tissues, providing nutrients and removing waste from cells.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of body temperature, hunger, moods, and sleep.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain; it releases hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, and the function of other glands.