Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe Independent

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does NOT correctly describe independent agencies?

• A)They have a more narrow area of responsibility than that of cabinet departments.
• B)Their heads are appointed by an independent commission.
• C)They include organizations like the CIA and NASA.
• D)They sometimes exist independently of cabinet departments.
• E)Their heads are appointed by the president.

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Definitions:

Abdominopelvic Cavity

The body cavity that houses the abdomen and pelvic organs, including the stomach, liver, spleen, intestines, and reproductive organs.

Urinary Bladder

A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine from the kidneys before it is excreted.

Spleen

An organ found in virtually all vertebrates which filters blood, helps fight certain kinds of bacteria that cause pneumonia and meningitis, and removes old red blood cells.

Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver that stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver.