The External Debt Is the Portion of the National Debt

question 59

Multiple Choice

The external debt is the portion of the national debt

• A)owned by foreigners.
• B)owned by the public instead of the Fed.
• C)owned by any party other than the Treasury Department.
• D)attributable to off-budget federal programs.

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Definitions:

Reflex Arc

The neural pathway that mediates a reflex action involving sensory nerves, a central nervous system integration center, and motor nerves.

Nervous System

An extensive network of specialized cells and tissues responsible for controlling and coordinating body activities by transmitting electrical and chemical signals throughout the body.

Meninx

A term related to the meninges, which are the three layers of protective tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Withdrawal Reflex

An involuntary reaction to a painful or harmful stimulus that results in the quick retraction of the body part exposed to the danger, providing a protective mechanism.