Studies Have Shown Links Between Calcium Consumption and a Reduction

question 191

Multiple Choice

Studies have shown links between calcium consumption and a reduction in osteoporosis.How does this affect the market for calcium?

• A)The calcium supply curve shifts to the right because of a change in tastes in favour of calcium.
• B)The calcium demand curve shifts to the right because of a change in tastes in favour of calcium.
• C)The calcium demand curve shifts to the left because this new information will increase the price of calcium.
• D)The calcium supply curve shifts to the left because this new information will increase the price of calcium.

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Definitions:

Cell Membrane

A biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment, controlling the passage of substances.

Voltage

The difference in electric potential between two points, crucial in the generation and transmission of nerve impulses in neurons.

Refractory Periods

Time intervals following an action potential during which a neuron is incapable of firing again or the threshold for firing is elevated.

Voltage-Sensitive

Voltage-sensitive describes membranes or proteins that respond to changes in electrical potential across them, crucial for nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.