Older Individuals Sometimes Use Large Amounts of Perfume Because They

question 60

Multiple Choice

Older individuals sometimes use large amounts of perfume because they lose their sense of smell; this is related to

• A)sensory adaptation.
• B)central adaptation.
• C)a decrease in sensitivity of the olfactory cortex.
• D)a decrease in the number of olfactory receptors.
• E)None of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production output or service delivery.

Mixed Costs

Costs comprising both constant and fluctuating elements, altering in aggregate with activity levels yet not in direct correlation.

Per Unit Basis

Calculations or measurements made by dividing the total by the number of units to find the amount corresponding to a single unit.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent and salaries.