The Dehydration Sensors in the Body Stimulate the Thirst Center

question 40

Multiple Choice

The dehydration sensors in the body stimulate the thirst center in response to

• A)decreased flow of saliva.
• B)increased osmotic pressure of blood plasma.
• C)decreased blood volume.
• D)increased osmotic pressure of blood plasma and decreased blood volume.
• E)decreased flow of saliva, increased osmotic pressure of blood plasma, and decreased blood volume.

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Definitions:

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected quantity, valued at standard cost.

Favorable

A term used in variance analysis indicating that actual costs were lower than budgeted or standard costs, leading to higher profits.

Unfavorable

A term used in variance analysis to describe a situation where actual results are worse than expected results, often leading to a negative impact on financial performance.

Raw Materials Price Variance

This variance highlights the difference between the actual cost of raw materials used in production and the standard or expected cost.