Since World War II, the Average Length of Recessions Has

question 179

Multiple Choice

Since World War II, the average length of recessions has been

• A) six months
• B) eleven months
• C) twenty-two months
• D) three years
• E) five years

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Definitions:

Brain Stem

The Brain Stem is the lower extension of the brain where it connects to the spinal cord, responsible for controlling vital life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

GLP-1

Glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone involved in the regulation of blood sugar levels and often targeted in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Metabolism

An organism’s chemical and physical breakdown of food and the process of converting it into energy. Also, an organism’s biochemical transformation of various substances, as when the liver breaks down alcohol into acetylaldehyde.

Appetite

The natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.