One of the Primary Activities of Rex,Inc

question 178

Multiple Choice

One of the primary activities of Rex,Inc.is to purchase hats from Viva,Inc.in Texas and sell them to its customers in Washington for a profit.It is likely that Rex is a ________.

• A) manufacturing company
• B) hybrid company
• C) service company
• D) merchandising company

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Definitions:

Alpha Cells

Cells located in the pancreas that produce glucagon, a hormone that raises blood glucose levels.

Beta Cells

Cells located in the pancreas that produce insulin, a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels.

Insulin

A substance secreted by the pancreas that controls blood sugar levels by assisting in the absorption of glucose by the body's tissues.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting glycogen breakdown in the liver.