Under Which of the Following Two Scenarios Would Demand for Hot

question 170

Essay

Under which of the following two scenarios would demand for hot dogs be more elastic? Explain.
(a)You are at a hockey game at the local ice rink and want to eat a hot dog.
(b)It is Tuesday,you are planning the menu for a picnic you are going to have on Saturday and you decide to serve hot dogs.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting information to and from the central nervous system.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that oversees voluntary movements of the body by transmitting sensory and motor signals to and from the central nervous system.

Parasympathetic Nervous

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for relaxation, regeneration, and feeding activities, often termed as the "rest and digest" system.