Exhibit 10-2 -The Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) in Exhibit 10-2 Equals

question 55

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 10-2

-The marginal propensity to consume (MPC) in Exhibit 10-2 equals

• A)0.20 or 1/5
• B)0.40 or 2/5
• C)0.80 or 4/5
• D)0.90 or 9/10
• E)0.60 or 3/5

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Definitions:

Receptor Potential

The change in membrane potential by a sensory receptor in response to a stimulus.

Action Potential

This is a temporary reversal of electrical polarization of the membrane in neurons and muscle cells, allowing for the transmission of signals.

Stimulus Transduced

The conversion of a stimulus from the environment into a form that can be processed by the nervous system.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors diminish their sensitivity to continuous stimuli, allowing organisms to focus on changes in their environment.