Financial Intermediaries Are

question 22

Multiple Choice

Financial intermediaries are

• A)the same as financial markets.
• B)individuals who make profits by buying a stock low and selling it high.
• C)a more general name for financial assets such as stocks, bonds, and checking accounts.
• D)financial institutions through which savers can indirectly provide funds to borrowers.

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Definitions:

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled organ in the inner ear responsible for converting sound vibrations into nerve signals for hearing.

Sound Vibrations

Sound vibrations are the back-and-forth movement of particles when a sound is produced, traveling as sound waves through mediums like air or water.

Nerve Impulses

Electrical signals that travel along neurons, enabling communication within the nervous system.

Amplitude

The height or strength of a wave signal, reflecting the loudness of sounds or the intensity of other vibrations.