The Usefulness of Ratios Is Enhanced by Comparisons

question 36

Multiple Choice

The usefulness of ratios is enhanced by comparisons. The most common comparisons are:

• A)history, national performance measures, and budget.
• B)history, competition, and budget.
• C)history, stock market indexes, and competition.
• D)competition, budget, and internal financing sources.

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Definitions:

Circulatory Fluid

The fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels, carrying nutrients and oxygen to cells and removing waste products; primarily blood.

Open Circulatory System

System in which hemolymph leaves vessels and seeps among tissues before returning to the heart.

Hemolymph

A fluid equivalent to blood in most invertebrates, occupying the hemocoel and involved in transporting nutrients, wastes, and hormones.

Cardiac Muscle Cells

Specialized muscle cells found in the heart that contract to pump blood throughout the body, characterized by their striated appearance and intercalated discs.