Which of the Following Did NOT Directly Cause the Worldwide

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did NOT directly cause the worldwide recession in 2007-2008?

• A) the decision by the government to bail out banks in 2008
• B) easy access to credit in the United States
• C) a large number of home purchasers who were unable to afford the homes
• D) booming housing prices that ultimately dropped

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Definitions:

Granular Cells

Cells that contain granules in their cytoplasm, which may store enzymes, hormones, or other substances involved in various biological processes.

Bicarbonate

A buffer that plays a vital role in maintaining the pH balance in the blood and other bodily fluids.

Pancreatic Juice

A liquid secreted by the pancreas that contains a variety of enzymes critical for the digestion of food in the small intestine.

Goblet Cells

Epithelial cells that secrete mucus to protect and lubricate many internal body surfaces.