The Merger of Two Companies in the Same Industry That

question 1

Multiple Choice

The merger of two companies in the same industry that make products required at different stages of the production cycle is called:

• A)economies of scope.
• B)vertical integration.
• C)economies of scale.
• D)horizontal integration.

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Definitions:

Mitral Valve

A valve in the heart located between the left atrium and left ventricle; it prevents the backflow of blood into the atrium.

Aortic Valve

A valve in the heart between the left ventricle and the aorta that prevents blood from flowing back into the heart.

Conducting System

A network of specialized cardiac muscle cells responsible for initiating and distributing the electrical impulses that stimulate heart contraction.

AV Valve

The atrioventricular (AV) valve regulates blood flow from the atria to the ventricles in the heart.