The opposite can be true; i.e., people with large muscle mass sometimes have elevated CK levels in the absence of any pathology. This particular enzyme falls into a category where an individual's own normal is more relevant than the normal range given for a population.
1 If the demand increases, and the supply remains the same, there will be a shortage. 2  This will mean the price will increase. 3  If the demand decreases, and the supply remains the same, there will be a surplus. 4  This will mean the price will go down.
When there is a close substitute for one firmâs brand, for example, a small percentage increase in that firmâs price may lead to a large percentage cut in the amount of the firmâs good demanded. In such a case, economists say that the demand for the good is highly elastic. On the other hand, when there are few good substitutes for a firmâs product, the firm might be able to raise its price substantially with only a small decrease in the quantity demanded resulting.