Digestion of Foods Includes the Mechanical Actions Of

question 5

Multiple Choice

Digestion of foods includes the mechanical actions of:

• A) chewing to allow some nutrients to be absorbed into the body through the tongue.
• B) peristalsis waves to move the foods down through the digestive tract.
• C) the stomach to gently release foods into the small intestine.
• D) the small intestine to absorb water and create the paste that forms feces.

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Definitions:

Fixed Overhead

The portion of total overhead costs that do not change with the level of production or activity within a certain range.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Long-term tangible assets used in the operation of a business, not expected to be converted to cash in the next year.

Depreciation

The accounting process of allocating the cost of tangible assets over their useful lives.

Direct Labor Variances

The difference between the actual and standard labor costs incurred by a business during a specific period.