Which of the Following Is a Reason That the Number

question 242

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason that the number of bank failures has generally decreased over time?

• A) Banks have been replaced by savings and loan associations.
• B) The overall riskiness of bank loans has decreased.
• C) The Federal Reserve stands ready to inject reserves into the banking system.
• D) All banks have been in good financial health.
• E) Banks hold most of their assets in the form of reserves.

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Definitions:

Biceps Femoris

A muscle of the posterior thigh that is part of the hamstrings group, involved in knee flexion and thigh extension.

Semitendinosus

A muscle located in the back of the thigh, part of the hamstrings group, involved in flexing the knee and extending the hip.

Depresses Mandible

The action that lowers the lower jaw, typically involving muscles like the digastric muscle.