Which of the Following Would Best Describe the Federal Reserve's

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would best describe the Federal Reserve's most important function?

• A)To influence the general health and performance of the economy
• B)To lower interest rates always
• C)To increase the volume of funds transferred from net borrowers to net lenders
• D)To print and circulate money

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Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, regulating heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar among other physiological functions.

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GABA

A neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits many of the activities of the central nervous system, thus playing a key role in reducing anxiety and stress.

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