Which of the Following Apply to the Small Intestine

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following apply to the small intestine?

• A)Secretions from the liver and pancreas enter this organ.
• B)Segmentation contractions occur in this organ.
• C)Both digestion and absorption occur in this organ.
• D)Mixing and propulsion of chyme.
• E)All of these choices apply to the small intestine.

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Definitions:

Average Cost

The total cost of production divided by the total quantity produced, representing the cost per unit of output.

Diminishing Marginal Productivity

A principle in economics that indicates that as one inputs more of a factor of production while holding other factors constant, the additions to output will eventually decrease.

Output

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Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, typically characterized by a reduction in per-unit cost with increasing output.