-The Data in the Table Above Illustrates Items from the U.S

question 28

Multiple Choice

-The data in the table above illustrates items from the U.S. balance of payments accounts. Given this information, the current account balance is

• A) $140 billion.
• B) $155 billion.
• C) $170 billion.
• D) -$45 billion.

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Definitions:

Squamous

Describes a type of flat, thin cells that are found in tissues lining certain internal organs and on the body's surface.

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue composed of multiple layers of cells, with the outermost layer being flat and scale-like, serving protective functions in areas subject to abrasion.

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

A type of tissue composed of multiple layers of cube-shaped cells, often found in sweat glands, mammary glands, and salivary glands.

Simple Squamous Epithelium

Simple squamous epithelium is a type of tissue composed of a single layer of flat cells that facilitates processes like diffusion and filtration, commonly found lining organs such as the alveoli in the lungs.