You Work Part-Time at a Local Diner and an Older

question 52

Multiple Choice

You work part-time at a local diner and an older employee tells you that one of the worst oversights he sees is the workers' disregard for the "danger" zone. Which of the following applies to this employee's warning?

• A) keeping the freezer at 1°C
• B) serving raw seafood without proper cooking techniques
• C) keeping beef patties on a warm grill (57°C) for up to 3 hours
• D) not disposing of egg shells immediately after use and allowing them to sit on countertops

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex

The outer region of the adrenal glands responsible for producing steroid hormones like cortisol and aldosterone.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces and regulates some hormones, including melatonin.

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), which regulates calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Adult Thyroid

The thyroid gland in its mature state, responsible for regulating metabolism, energy generation, and hormonal balance in the body.