Why Are the Bonds Held by the Fed and Government

question 54

Multiple Choice

Why are the bonds held by the Fed and government agencies excluded from the privately held debt figures?

• A) The U.S. Treasury does not have to pay off these bonds.
• B) These bonds were not issued by the U.S. Treasury.
• C) These bonds do not create a net-interest obligation for the federal government.
• D) These bonds are not interest-bearing bonds.

Understand the structure and function of the serous membranes.

Describe the major body cavities and their subdivisions.

Identify and describe the planes of the human body.

Understand the concept of homeostasis and its mechanisms.

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Definitions:

Synthetic Materials

Manufactured substances made from chemical synthesis, rather than those made from natural resources.

Hormesis

A biological phenomenon where a low dose of a harmful substance has a beneficial effect, while a high dose is toxic.

Endocrine System

A network of glands that produce and release hormones to regulate various bodily functions.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various bodily functions.