The Federal Reserve fulfills its role as a "lender of last resort" when it loans funds to
A) small businesses that are unable to obtain loans from other sources.
B) banks during banking emergencies.
C) major corporations that are on the verge of bankruptcy.
D) the federal government when deficits exceed borrowing limits set by Congress.
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