Which of the Following Is Not One of the Causes

question 206

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the causes of the skyrocketing mortgage default rates that triggered the financial crisis in 2007-2008?

• A)Mortgage lending became very lax.
• B)Many people took on mortgages that they were simply incapable of repaying.
• C)Housing price increased drastically.
• D)Real estate values started declining after having risen for many years.

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Definitions:

Vasodilation

is the widening of blood vessels, resulting from relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, often increasing blood flow.

Parasympathetic Stimulation

The stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system results in outcomes such as a lower heart rate and heightened activity in the digestive system.

Peripheral Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the carotid and aortic bodies that detect changes in blood oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels.

Carotid Bodies

Small, sensorial organs located on each side of the neck that detect changes in the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.