You Are on the Subway in New York When You

question 129

Multiple Choice

You are on the subway in New York when you overhear two people you do not know talking about an upcoming merger, news not yet public. They seem to know their stuff. If you buy stock based on this information, and profit when the information turns out true, you have:

• A) violated the Insider Trading Sanctions Act and are likely to face criminal charges
• B) engaged in insider trading that is probably illegal
• C) not engaged in insider trading because you are not a corporate officer
• D) not engaged in insider trading because once you overheard the information it was public
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Juxtamedullary Nephrons

Specialized nephrons in the kidneys that play a crucial role in concentrating urine and are located near the boundary of the cortex and medulla.

Cortical Nephrons

Nephrons located in the kidney's cortex, characterized by shorter loops of Henle, playing a key role in filtering blood and urine formation.

Nephron Loops

The loop of Henle, a section of the nephron in the kidney that plays a crucial role in the concentration of urine and reabsorption of water and salts.

Cortical Radiate Arteries

Arteries that radiate outward from the arcuate arteries within the kidney's cortex, supplying blood to the nephrons.