Which of the Following Would Typically Be Considered a Cost

question 232

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would typically be considered a cost of economic growth?

• A) increased illiteracy
• B) decreased levels of health
• C) increased poverty
• D) urban congestion

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for relaxing the body and conserving energy.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body, which travel through the bloodstream to regulate various physiological processes and behaviors.

Bloodstream

The flowing blood within the circulatory system of the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to cells and removing waste products.