An Example of a Government Policy to Enhance Technological Progress

question 136

Multiple Choice

An example of a government policy to enhance technological progress is:

• A)the construction of an interstate highway system.
• B)government support for basic research.
• C)maintaining a well-functioning legal system.
• D)the provision of publicly-funded education.

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Definitions:

Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver, responsible for storing and concentrating bile, a digestion-aiding fluid.

Cholecystokinin

A hormone secreted by the small intestine that aids digestion by stimulating the gallbladder to release bile and the pancreas to secrete enzymes.

Bile

A substance created in the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile is a bitter, yellow-green fluid that is used in the digestion of fats.

Alimentary Canal

The digestive tract from the mouth to the anus, including all the organs involved in digestion and absorption.