Sofia Recently Applied for a Microloan from the Small Business

question 135

Multiple Choice

Sofia recently applied for a microloan from the Small Business Administration. Although several conditions are important, the SBA's decision to grant or deny the loan will largely depend upon

• A) her credit history and the collateral she can offer.
• B) her age, since microloans are only available to senior citizens.
• C) her previous record of business success.
• D) the soundness of her business plan, and her integrity.

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Definitions:

Stratified Squamous

A type of epithelial tissue composed of several layers of flat cells intended to protect underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion.

Simple Cuboidal

A type of epithelial tissue with cube-shaped cells, typically involved in secretion and absorption.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized connections between cardiac muscle cells containing gap junctions and desmosomes, facilitating coordinated contraction.

Desmosomes

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