Explain the Significance of Peritoneal Fluid

question 121

Multiple Choice

Explain the significance of peritoneal fluid.

• A)provide a liquid medium for the intestines to be suspended in
• B)gas exchange occurs in the peritoneal fluid
• C)hormones travel through the peritoneal fluid to their target digestive organs
• D)prevent friction and irritation when digestive organs move
• E)nutrients pass from the digestive lumen into the peritoneal fluid before entering the bloodstream

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

A method of valuing a series of future cash flows by discounting them back to their present value using a specified rate of return.

Working Capital

Working Capital is the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating short-term financial health.

Discount Rate

This refers to the rate used in discounted cash flow assessments to figure out the current value of cash flows expected in the future.

Net Present Value

The difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time, used in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of investments.