External Costs Can Be Defined as

question 71

Multiple Choice

External costs can be defined as

• A) the cost associated with private production, but partially borne by society.
• B) the sum of all private production costs.
• C) the cost of running the federal government.
• D) the cost of providing all public goods and services.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute, an important measure of heart function.

Blood Pressure

The pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, a critical measure of cardiovascular health.

Carotid Arteries

Major arteries located on each side of the neck that supply blood to the brain, neck, and face.

Bruits

Sounds heard through a stethoscope over blood vessels, indicating turbulence due to narrowing or blockage.