A Fundamental Difference Between the Endocrine and Nervous Systems Is

question 205

Multiple Choice

A fundamental difference between the endocrine and nervous systems is the __________.

• A) distance the chemicals must travel to have an effect
• B) types of chemicals used as transmitters
• C) means by which messages travel from one cell to another (chemical vs. electrical)
• D) presence vs. absence of target organs

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Definitions:

Variable Expenses

Variable expenses fluctuate with business activity levels, such as materials and labor costs, which increase as production increases.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not vary with changes in production volume or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Profit

The financial gain realized when the revenue generated from a business activity exceeds the costs, expenses, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial metric that shows the percentage of sales revenue that remains after variable costs are subtracted.