Which of the Following Statements Is False with Respect to the Net

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false with respect to the net balance of the balance of payments?

• A) It cannot show a surplus.
• B) It cannot show a deficit.
• C) It is zero because the sum of credits equals the sum of debits.
• D) It can show either a surplus or a deficit.
• E) A deficit in the current account would be offset by a surplus in the financial account, thus ensuring a zero net balance.

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Definitions:

Coronary Arteries

Major blood vessels that supply the heart muscle (myocardium) with oxygenated blood and nutrients.

Brachiocephalic Arteries

Major blood vessels originating from the aortic arch that supply blood to the right arm and the head and neck.

Tunica Intima

The innermost layer of an artery or vein, consisting of a thin layer of endothelial cells that line the interior surface of the vessel.

Blood Vessel Walls

The structured layers composing the sides of arteries, veins, and capillaries, responsible for maintaining blood pressure and controlling blood flow.