Compensating Balances

question 39

Multiple Choice

Compensating balances

• A) are a particular form of collateral commonly required on commercial loans.
• B) are a required minimum amount of funds that a borrower (i.e., a firm receiving a loan) must keep in a checking account at the bank.
• C) allow banks to monitor firms' check payment practices, which can yield information about their borrowers' financial conditions.
• D) are all of the above.

Identify the main functions and components of the venous system.

Explain the role of capillaries in nutrient and gas exchange.

Recognize the anatomical changes in blood vessels at key physiological points (e.g., aorta transitioning to abdominal aorta).

Understand the blood supply to various organs and limbs and its clinical significance.

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