Public Warehouses

question 21

Multiple Choice

Public warehouses:

• A) generally do not provide all the services that could be obtained in a company's own branch warehouse.
• B) are not usually responsible for the risk of damage in the warehouse.
• C) provide flexibility because the user pays only for the space used.
• D) are not very useful to manufacturers who must maintain stocks in many locations, including foreign countries.
• E) All of these alternatives are correct for public warehouses.

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Definitions:

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint in which two bones are joined together by a ligament or a membrane, allowing for slight movement.

Gomphosis

Fibrous joint in which a peglike process fits into a hole.

Symphysis

A type of cartilaginous joint where bones are fused together by fibrocartilage, providing strength with limited movement.

Fibrocartilage

A tough type of cartilage found at the intersections of tendons, ligaments, and bones, providing strength and flexibility.