Peristalsis

question 92

Multiple Choice

Peristalsis

• A) is an involuntary smooth muscle response to swallowing.
• B) is a voluntary smooth muscle response to swallowing.
• C) is controlled by muscles surrounding the trachea.
• D) occurs when food enters the airway instead of the esophagus.
• E) is both b and c.

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Definitions:

Forward Interest Rate

A future rate agreed upon for a financial transaction or investment that will be carried out at a later date.

Term Structure

The relationship between interest rates (or bond yields) and different terms (or maturities), typically depicted in a yield curve.

Expectations Theory

A theory suggesting that long-term interest rates reflect the market's expectation for future short-term rates.

Liquidity Preference Theory

Theory that investors demand a risk premium on long-term bonds. Implies that the forward rate generally will exceed the expected future interest rate.