Determining the Safety of Food Additives Is the Responsibility of The

question 25

Multiple Choice

Determining the safety of food additives is the responsibility of the:

• A) U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• B) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
• C) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• D) Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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Definitions:

Estradiol

is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone involved in the regulation of the reproductive and menstrual cycle.

Progesterone

A hormone produced in the ovaries, placenta (during pregnancy), and adrenal glands, important for regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining the early stages of pregnancy.

Estrone

A weak estrogen hormone produced by the ovaries and important for female reproductive health.

Adrenaline

A hormone also known as epinephrine that increases heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism, released in response to stress.