How Does the Concept of Surface Area Most Relate to the Absorption

question 140

Multiple Choice

How does the concept of surface area most relate to the absorption of nutrients?

• A) The presence of fibre in a meal expands the intestinal lumen and thereby the surface area for nutrient absorption.
• B) The surface area of nutrient molecules if the main determinant of the process of absorption.
• C) Large numbers of villi and microvilli in the small intestine increase the surface area for nutrient absorption.
• D) The surface area of pancreatic enzymes is a key factor in their digestive capacity.

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Definitions:

Equivalent Units

A concept in cost accounting used to measure the amount of work done on partially completed goods, expressed in terms of fully completed units.

Conversion Costs

The sum of labor and overhead costs incurred to convert raw materials into finished goods.

Equivalent Units of Production

A concept in cost accounting to standardize the amount of work done by various classes of inventory, facilitating comparisons and calculations.

Conversion Costs

The total expenses of direct labor combined with manufacturing overheads used in transforming raw materials into finished goods.