What Is the Role of Lactic Acid

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the role of lactic acid?

• A) It is a potentially toxic by-product of high-intensity exercise.
• B) It is converted to pyruvic acid through glycolysis.
• C) It plays a critical role in supplying fuel to the working muscles, heart, and resting tissues.
• D) It aids the aerobic production of ATP.

Recognize the importance of capacity utilization in determining operating income and inventory valuation.

Understand the concept of manufacturing margin and contribution margin in variable costing.

Evaluate the implications of costing methods on performance evaluation and decision-making.

Identify circumstances under which selling price should cover variable costs and expenses.

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Definitions:

Teratogens

Any agent that can cause developmental malformations (birth defects) in an embryo or fetus.

Prenatal

Pertaining to the period before birth, from conception to the onset of labor.

Newborns

Infants in their first few hours to weeks of life, particularly before they are one month old, encompassing the very early stages of development.

Startle Reflex

A quick, involuntary response or jump that humans and animals make in response to a sudden, unexpected stimulus.