A Production Process Characterized by a Short Production Run and Frequent

question 288

Multiple Choice

A production process characterized by a short production run and frequent adjustments to machines so that different products can be produced is known as a(n)

• A) just-in-time process.
• B) lean manufacturing system.
• C) analytic process.
• D) intermittent process.

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Definitions:

Gap Junctions

Specialized intercellular connections between a multitude of animal cell-types that permit the direct transfer of ions, molecules, and electrical impulses through regulated pores.

Plasmodesmata

Cytoplasmic channels in plant cell walls that allow for transportation and communication between cells.

Tight Junctions

Specialized connections between adjacent cells in animal tissues that prevent the passage of materials between the cells.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer boundary encasing the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.