Select the Letter of the Term Each Statement Best Describes

question 66

Multiple Choice

Select the letter of the term each statement best describes.
-The number of shares issued less the number of shares held as treasury stock.

• A)authorized shares
• B)issued shares
• C)outstanding shares
• D)par value
• E)additional paid-in capital
• F)retained earnings
• G)cumulative feature
• H)participating feature
• I)callable stock
• J)treasury stock
• K)retirement of stock
• L)dividend payout ratio
• M)stock dividend
• N)stock split
• O)market value per share
• P)convertible stock
• Q)book value per share

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Definitions:

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol.

ADH

Antidiuretic Hormone, also known as vasopressin, a hormone released by the posterior part of the pituitary gland that conserves water in the body and regulates its balance.

TSH

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, a pituitary gland hormone that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.

Red Pulp

A tissue in the spleen that filters unwanted materials from the blood and helps in the immune response.