Which of the Following Is NOT Part of GDP Calculated

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT part of GDP calculated using the expenditure approach?

• A) General Motors' purchases of new capital equipment
• B) expenditures by the federal government for national defense
• C) social security payments made to the elderly
• D) the purchase of new homes by consumers

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Definitions:

Tectorial Membrane

A structure found in the inner ear, part of the organ of Corti, which plays a critical role in the process of hearing by supporting hair cells that convert vibrations into nerve impulses.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by supporting the hair cells that convert sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Receptor Potential

A type of graded potential that occurs in special sensory neurons, representing the transduction of sensory stimuli into electrical signals.

Taste Cells

Specialized cells within the taste buds that detect the chemical composition of food, leading to the sensation of taste.