Which of the Following Is an Example of an Externality

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an externality?

• A)Annie purchases a new dress.
• B)Antonio's dog barks loudly during the night,waking his neighbors.
• C)Harold sells a book to Cathy,who reads the book and then gives it to James as a gift.
• D)Gloria watches a scary movie.

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Definitions:

PYY

A hormone, short for Peptide YY, produced in the gut in response to eating and is associated with reducing appetite and inhibiting food intake.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that is involved in the regulation of appetite and metabolism, often affecting feelings of satiety and hunger.

Stomach Contractions

Involuntary movements of the stomach muscles that mix and propel contents through the gastrointestinal tract.

Hypothalamus

This part of the brain, positioned under the thalamus, serves to regulate the autonomic nervous system and the actions of the pituitary, playing a significant role in the control of body temperature, the sensations of thirst and hunger, and the overall maintenance of the body’s equilibrium.