Which of the Following Was the Result of the Federal

question 177

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the result of the Federal Reserve's purchase of mortgage-backed securities in 2009?

• A)MBS interest rates declined, home mortgage rates declined, and the Fed turned a profit on these operations.
• B)MBS interest rates declined, home mortgage rates declined, but the Fed had a loss on these operations.
• C)MBS interest rates increased, home mortgage rates declined, and the Fed turned a profit on these operations.
• D)MBS interest rates increased, home mortgage rates increased, but the Fed had a loss on these operations.

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Definitions:

Deep Tendon Reflexes

Involuntary muscle contractions occurring when a tendon is tapped, testing the integrity of the nervous system.

Head Injury

A trauma to the head that can lead to various degrees of brain damage, ranging from mild concussions to severe brain injury.

Unconscious

A state where a person is not awake and not aware of their surroundings or able to react to stimuli.

Tremor

An involuntary, rhythmic muscle contraction leading to shaking movements in one or more parts of the body, often affecting the hands, arms, eyes, face, head, vocal cords, trunk, and legs.