Select the Description Which Most Closely Fits the Term SAFETY

question 24

Multiple Choice

Select the description which most closely fits the term SAFETY STOCK:

• A) the time it takes to replenish an item in inventory.
• B) extra inventory of an item carried to protect against variations in demand during lead time
• C) a listing of components required to manufacture a product
• D) the time when an order should be placed
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Temperature Sensitivity

The degree to which a substance or device is affected by changes in temperature.

Skin Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings located in the skin that respond to various stimuli, including touch, pressure, pain, and temperature, allowing for the sensation of touch and the perception of environmental changes.

Pacinian Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings located in the skin and viscera that detect mechanical changes and vibrations, contributing to the sense of touch and proprioception.

Sense of Smell

The ability to detect and identify odors through the olfactory system, which involves olfactory neurons that are sensitive to volatile compounds in the air.