The Sympathetic Nervous System Acts Like the ________ of a Car

question 81

Multiple Choice

The sympathetic nervous system acts like the ________ of a car, whereas the parasympathetic nervous system acts more like a/an ________.

• A) brake; radiator
• B) spark plug; accelerator
• C) accelerator; brake
• D) radiator; spark plug

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Margin

The difference between the cost of goods produced and the sales revenue from those goods, indicating the profitability of manufacturing activities.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, used to cover fixed costs and contribute to profits.

Gross Margin

The financial metric representing the difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold, divided by revenue, often expressed as a percentage. It indicates how efficiently a company is using its resources to produce goods.

Contribution Margin

Contribution margin is the revenue remaining after deducting variable costs, used to cover fixed costs and profit.