Figure 4-16 -Refer to Figure 4-16. the Shift from S' to S

question 151

Multiple Choice

Figure 4-16
-Refer to Figure 4-16. The shift from S' to S in the market for chocolate cake could be caused by a(n)

• A)decrease in the number of commercial bakers.
• B)improvement in oven technology.
• C)decrease in the price of butter.
• D)decrease in the price of chocolate cake.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system is a control system that acts largely unconsciously and regulates bodily functions, such as the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, and more.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body and transmits sensory information to the central nervous system.

Spinal Reflex System

A part of the nervous system responsible for reflex actions, which are automatic and involuntary responses to stimuli, processed through the spinal cord.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.