Variable Costs Are Costs That

question 14

Multiple Choice

Variable costs are costs that:

• A) vary inversely with changes in activity.
• B) vary directly with changes in activity.
• C) remain constant as activity changes.
• D) decrease on a per-unit basis as activity increases.
• E) increase on a per-unit basis as activity increases.

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Definitions:

Simple Acinar

Pertaining to a type of simple glandular structure in the epithelium that has a single secretory duct and is typically globular in shape.

Holocrine Gland

Gland whose secretion is formed by the disintegration of entire cells (e.g., sebaceous gland).

Sebaceous Gland

A type of skin gland that produces sebum, an oily substance that helps to keep the skin and hair moisturized.

Sweat Gland

Small tubular structures of the skin that produce sweat, a fluid composed of water, minerals, and waste products.