The Moral Hazard Problem Created When Consumers Acquire Health Insurance

question 159

Multiple Choice

The moral hazard problem created when consumers acquire health insurance leads them to

• A) take more care of their health.
• B) consume more health care services.
• C) seek less care from their physicians.
• D) exercise more and eat healthier food.

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Definitions:

Hirschsprung Disease

A congenital condition characterized by the absence of nerve cells in a part of the colon, leading to severe constipation or intestinal obstruction.

Enteric Neurons

Neurons that govern the function of the gastrointestinal system, forming a part of the enteric nervous system.

Myenteric Plexus

A network of neurons located between the layers of the gastrointestinal tract, involved in regulating gut movement and secretion.

Muscularis

A layer of muscle in the walls of various organs, such as the digestive tract, responsible for movement and peristalsis.