Environmental Scans Have Shown That the Population of the United

question 69

Multiple Choice

Environmental scans have shown that the population of the United States is undergoing dramatic change.Generally the population is becoming larger, older, and more diverse.By 2030, the number of people who are 65 years of age or older could make up 20 percent of the U.S.population.This change in the U.S.population is an example of __________ changes to which marketers must respond.

• A)cyclical population growth
• B)psychographic
• C)demographic
• D)situational segment
• E)culturally significant

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Definitions:

Central Chemoreceptors

Brainstem neurons that detect changes in the pH of cerebrospinal fluid and help regulate ventilation rate.

Peripheral Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the carotid bodies and aortic bodies that detect changes in the chemical composition of the blood, primarily oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels.

Irritant Receptors

Sensory nerve endings that respond to chemical, mechanical, or thermal stimuli by initiating the reflex actions such as coughing or sneezing.

Expiratory Muscles

Muscles involved in the process of expelling air out of the lungs, such as the internal intercostal muscles and abdominal muscles.