An Example of a Properly Functioning Homeostatic Control System Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

An example of a properly functioning homeostatic control system is seen when

• A)the core body temperature of a runner rises gradually from 37°C to 42°C.
• B)the kidneys excrete salt into the urine when dietary salt levels rise.
• C)a blood cell shrinks when placed in a solution of salt and water.
• D)blood pressure increases in response to an increase in blood volume.
• E)the level of glucose in the blood is abnormally high whether or not a meal has been eaten.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable Period

Also known as the average collection period, it refers to the average number of days it takes a company to collect payments from its credit sales.

Collecting Receivables

Collecting receivables involves the process or steps taken by a business to ensure that payments are received from customers for goods or services provided on credit.

Cash Cycle

The period of time between a company's purchase of inventory and the receipt of cash from accounts receivable.

Operating Cycle

The duration of time from the purchase of inventory to the collection of cash from sales, reflecting the efficiency of a company's operations.