When Levels of _____ and _____ Fall Below the Set

question 16

Multiple Choice

When levels of _____ and _____ fall below the set points, the _____ stops inhibiting the pituitary gland, thus permitting it to stimulate the release of sex hormones by the gonads.

• A) leptin; thyroid hormones; hypothalamus
• B) androgens; estrogen; adrenal gland
• C) androgens; estrogens; hypothalamus
• D) leptin; thyroid hormones; adrenal gland

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Definitions:

Scrap Value

The estimated resale value of an asset after its useful life is over and it is deemed to no longer be usable for its intended purpose.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs of a product, indicating how much contributes towards covering fixed costs and earning profit.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales over a short period, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Marginal Costs

The additional cost incurred from producing one additional unit of a product or service.