Which of the Following Observations About the International Development Association

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations about the International Development Association (IDA) scheme of the World Bank is true?

• A)Money is raised through bond sales in the international capital market.
• B)Borrowers have up to 50 years to repay at an interest rate of less than 1 percent a year.
• C)IDA loans go only to European countries.
• D)Grants and interest-free loans are denied to governments of underdeveloped nations.
• E)The bank offers loans only to customers with a satisfactory credit rating.

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Blood Calcium

Refers to the level of calcium in the blood, which is crucial for various physiological functions including bone health, muscle contractions, and blood clotting.

Osteoblasts

Bone-forming cells that turn membrane into bone. They use excess blood calcium to build new bone.

Calcitonin

A hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by inhibiting bone resorption.

Excess Blood

A condition where there is more blood in the body or a part of the body than what is considered normal or healthy.