What Is the Chief Function of Homeostasis

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Multiple Choice

What is the chief function of homeostasis?

• A) to prevent balance
• B) to maintain a steady state
• C) to regulate emotions
• D) to control sexual urges

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Definitions:

Units Completed

The total number of finished goods produced within a specific accounting period.

Standard Overhead Cost

The pre-determined or estimated cost of indirect expenses that a company expects to incur during a specific period.

Direct Labor Cost Variance

The difference between the budgeted cost of direct labor for production and the actual cost incurred, indicating over or under allocation of resources.

Direct Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, indicating discrepancies in workforce expenses.