Suppose That Two Recent Studies Conclude That Increased Fiber in the Diet

question 65

Multiple Choice

Suppose that two recent studies conclude that increased fiber in the diet does not reduce the risk of developing colon cancer as was previously thought. The likely result will be that the:

• A)quantity demanded of high-fiber foods will fall.
• B)demand for high-fiber foods will decrease.
• C)supply of high-fiber foods will increase.
• D)price of high-fiber foods will rise.

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Definitions:

Auricle

The auricle, or pinna, is the visible part of the ear that captures sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.

Tympanic Membrane

Also known as the eardrum, a thin membrane that vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting sound from the outer ear to the middle ear.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that is essential for hearing, containing the organ of Corti, which translates sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Cone Photoreceptors

Specialized types of photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function in color vision and day light.