In 2009,the Net Financial Account Balance Was Approximately

question 1

Multiple Choice

In 2009,the net financial account balance was approximately

• A) $780 billion.
• B) -$790 billion.
• C) $215 billion.
• D) -$215 billion.

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Definitions:

Effector

(1) A muscle or gland that contracts or secretes in direct response to nerve impulses. (2) In homeostasis, an organ or process that helps restore a steady state.

Set Point

A normal condition maintained by homeostatic mechanisms.

Steady State

A condition where the variables (such as concentration of substances) in a system remain constant over time despite ongoing processes that attempt to change them.

Homeostatic Response

The process by which organisms regulate internal conditions, such as temperature and pH, to maintain a stable internal environment.