U.S. Imports Are

question 205

Multiple Choice

U.S. imports are

• A) not added to U.S. GDP because they are produced abroad
• B) added to U.S. GDP because they are consumed domestically
• C) added to U.S. GDP because they represent an increase in inventories
• D) added to U.S. GDP as government purchases because the government decides what goods may be imported
• E) not added to U.S. GDP because they are intermediate goods

---

Definitions:

Diaphragm

A large, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the lungs and thoracic cavity that plays a crucial role in the respiratory process by assisting in inhalation and exhalation.

Stethoscope

A medical instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body, such as the heart and lungs.

Temporal Artery Thermometers

A device used to measure body temperature by detecting the heat emitted by the temporal artery on the forehead.

Chemical Thermometer

A device measuring temperature based on the chemical reaction within it, providing thermal readings.