Some People Have Argued That the Government Should Provide Medical

question 102

Multiple Choice

Some people have argued that the government should provide medical care to everyone. Under this system:

• A)the price of medical care will allocate resources efficiently.
• B)the price of medical care will ration resources efficiently.
• C)prices will not ration medical care so there will be no scarcity.
• D)prices will not ration medical care so some other rationing method will be used.

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Definitions:

Depolarization

A reduction in the difference in voltage across a cell's plasma membrane, which can trigger nerve impulses or muscle contractions.

Excitatory Postsynaptic Potential

An excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) is a temporary increase in membrane potential in a postsynaptic neuron, making it more likely to fire an action potential, usually in response to neurotransmitter release.

Neuronal Membrane

The cell membrane surrounding a neuron, which controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell and facilitates electrical signaling.

Saltatory Conduction

Fast propagation of an action potential at successive nodes of Ranvier; saltatory means “leaping.”