Which of the Following Represents a Double Coincidence of Wants

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a double coincidence of wants?

• A) Smith has what Jones has and neither wants what the other has.
• B) Smith has what Jones wants but Jones doesn't have what Smith wants.
• C) Smith has what Jones wants and Jones has what Smith wants.
• D) Smith wants what Jones has,Jones wants what Brown has,and Brown wants what Smith has.
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Firing

In the context of neurons, it refers to the transmission of an electrical signal along the neuron.

Resting Potential

The difference in voltage across the neuronal membrane when the neuron is not actively sending a signal, typically around -70mV.

Membrane Potential

The electrical potential difference across a cell's plasma membrane, crucial for the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction.

Millivolts

A unit of electric potential equal to one thousandth of a volt, commonly used in various fields such as physics and electrophysiology to measure small voltage differences.