Which of the Following Situations Is Most Likely to Involve

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations is most likely to involve the action of the parasympathetic nervous system?

• A)Brooke's finger accidentally grazes the hot iron; she immediately jerks her hand away.
• B)After mistaking her roommate for a thief,Callum relaxes after having a glass of water.
• C)Walking toward her car in a deserted parking lot one night,Danica is surprised by a strange man appearing from nowhere.
• D)Peyton is preparing to go to bed and is alarmed to see a stranger at her window.

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Definitions:

Profit-maximizing

Profit-maximizing refers to a strategic approach by businesses to adjust their production and pricing to achieve the highest possible profit.

Perfectly Competitive Firm

A hypothetical business in a market where no single company can influence the market price or product quality, leading to an efficient allocation of resources.

Short Run

A period in economics during which at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability to increase production in response to increased demand.

Profitable

A financial status where the income generated from business activities exceeds the expenses, taxes, and costs associated with maintaining the business.