Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The registered bond system also facilitates tax collection because the government can easily keep track of all interest payments made.
• B)Asset-backed bonds and mortgage bonds are secured debt: Specific assets are pledged as collateral that bondholders have a direct claim to in the event of bankruptcy.
• C)Notes typically have longer maturities (more than ten years)than debentures.
• D)Although the word "bond" is commonly used to mean any kind of debt security,technically a corporate bond must be secured.

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Definitions:

Secretin

A hormone secreted by the small intestine that stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate, neutralizing stomach acid.

Disaccharidases

Enzymes located in the small intestine that catalyze the breakdown of disaccharides into monosaccharides, facilitating absorption.

Small Intestine

A part of the digestive system where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place, extending from the stomach to the large intestine.

Secretin

A hormone produced by the small intestine that stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate-rich fluid, aiding digestion.