Suppose That Because of Unseasonably Cold Weather in Florida, a Significant

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Multiple Choice

Suppose that because of unseasonably cold weather in Florida, a significant portion of the orange crop has been lost to freezing temperatures. This statement means that

• A) the demand for oranges will rise.
• B) the equilibrium quantity of oranges will rise.
• C) the amount of oranges available at various prices will decline.
• D) the price of oranges will fall.

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in instinct and mood control, as well as the processing of emotions and memories.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that consists of nerve fibers that send sensory information to the central nervous system and motor nerve fibers that project to skeletal muscle.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which processes and sends out neural information.

Involuntary Reflexes

Automatic, unconscious body responses to certain stimuli that do not involve the brain's direct command.