Receptors That Are Stimulated by Changes in Chemical Concentrations Are

question 57

True/False

Receptors that are stimulated by changes in chemical concentrations are called thermoreceptors.

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Definitions:

Uncollectible Accounts

Accounts receivable that a company has determined it will not be able to collect due to customer default.

Direct Write-off

A method of accounting for bad debts where uncollectible accounts receivable are directly written off against income at the time they are deemed uncollectible.

Bad Debts Recovered

When an account receivable has been written off and is recovered, this account, which is in the Other Revenue category, is credited in the direct write-off method if the recovery is in a year following the write-off.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra asset account that estimates the portion of receivables that may not be collectible, affecting a company’s net income and assets.