The Justification for Holding a Majority of Stocks in a Savings

question 40

Multiple Choice

The justification for holding a majority of stocks in a savings portfolio is because, over the long run,

• A)stocks are highly volatile.
• B)stock returns are constant.
• C)stocks are not as risky as they appear.
• D)bonds are much riskier.

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Definitions:

Postganglionic Neuron

Autonomic neuron that has its cell body located within an autonomic ganglion and sends its axon to an effector organ.

Sympathetic Impulses

Nerve impulses that stimulate the body's fight or flight response, part of the autonomic nervous system.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, a critical indicator of cardiovascular health.

Carotid Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings located in the carotid artery that detect changes in blood pressure and help regulate it.