What Would Happen If Insulin Were Given Orally

question 34

Multiple Choice

What would happen if insulin were given orally?

• A) It would cause an allergic reaction.
• B) It would be inactivated by digestive enzymes in the stomach.
• C) It would irritate the lining of the digestive tract.
• D) It would have a toxic effect on the body.

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Definitions:

Retail Inventory Method

An accounting method used by retailers to estimate inventory value by converting retail prices to cost, often used for financial reporting and determining cost of goods sold.

Selling Prices

The set price at which goods and services are sold to customers, determined by factors such as cost, competition, and demand.

Ending Inventory

The cost of merchandise ready to be sold at the close of an accounting cycle, found by taking the initial inventory, adding purchases, and subtracting the cost of goods sold.

Inventory Valuation

The method used to assign a monetary value to inventory, which affects the cost of goods sold and gross profit.