Although Allen's and Bergmann's Rules Most Often Explain Body Shape

question 37

Multiple Choice

Although Allen's and Bergmann's rules most often explain body shape and morphology, we occasionally see variations from the correct patterns. This indicates that:

• A) the long-term association between body shape and climate is an example of acclimatization.
• B) body shape and morphology do not reflect both evolutionary and developmental processes.
• C) the association between body shape and morphology does respond to environmental stressors.
• D) the association between body shape, morphology, and the environment is not a result of natural selection.

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Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Expenses associated with manufacturing that do not vary with the level of production, including salaries of managers and depreciation of equipment.

Direct Labor Costs

Expenses directly tied to the work of employees manufacturing a product or delivering a service.

Work in Process

A category of inventory representing items currently being manufactured but not yet completed.

Direct Labor

The wages and other costs for labor directly involved in the production of goods or services, excluding indirect labor costs.