How Does a Tradeoff Exist Between a Clean Environment and a Higher

question 121

Multiple Choice

How does a tradeoff exist between a clean environment and a higher level of income?

• A)Studies show that individuals with higher levels of income actually pollute less than low-income individuals.
• B)To pay for pollution clean-up, the government must increase taxes which lowers income.
• C)Laws that reduce pollution raise costs of production and reduce incomes.
• D)By employing individuals to clean up pollution, employment and income both rise.

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Endocrine System

The body system that helps regulate metabolic activities; consists of ductless glands and tissues that secrete hormones.

Nervous System

The system composed of neurons and their extensions that is responsible for sending signals throughout the body.

Second Messenger

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Hormone Mechanism

The method by which hormones act to regulate various bodily functions, involving synthesis, secretion, and cellular interaction.