Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings

question 45

Multiple Choice

Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Agent of change (light, sound, touch) that evokes a response

• A)sciatic nerve
• B)sensory nerve
• C)stimulus
• D)stroma
• E)sulcus
• F)sympathetic nerves
• G)synapse
• H)thalamus
• I)vagus nerve
• J)ventricles of the brain

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Definitions:

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company's ability to meet its interest payments on outstanding debt.

Operating Expenses

The ongoing costs for running a business, excluding the cost of goods sold, such as rent, utilities, and salaries.

Profitability

The ability of a business to generate earnings compared to its expenses and other relevant costs, expressed as a percentage or profit margin.

Short-term Notes Payable

Debt obligations that are due to be paid within a year, often used for working capital purposes or to finance short-term liabilities.