A ________ Stock Comes from a Company That Makes Consumer

question 61

Multiple Choice

A ________ stock comes from a company that makes consumer goods such as food and drugs that have fairly constant demand regardless of the state of the economy.

• A)blue chip
• B)growth
• C)defensive
• D)cyclical

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Definitions:

Growth Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.

Acromegaly

A hormonal disorder that results from an excess of growth hormone in adults, leading to the enlargement of bones in the hands, feet, and face.

Gigantism

A condition characterized by excessive growth and height significantly above average due to an overproduction of growth hormone.

Pineal Body

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep patterns.