Consumers Can Be Assured of the Wholesomeness of Shellfish by Buying

question 53

Multiple Choice

Consumers can be assured of the wholesomeness of shellfish by buying shellfish that have been handled by

• A) shippers on the Department of Commerce's Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List.
• B) shippers on the USDA list of certified shippers.
• C) wholesalers listed on the Department of Commerce's list of certified shippers.
• D) retailers who have been certified by the Department of Commerce.

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Definitions:

Pons

Portion of the brain stem above the medulla oblongata and below the midbrain; assists the medulla oblongata in regulating the breathing rate.

Medulla

An inner region or core in various structures, often used to refer to the medulla oblongata, a part of the brainstem that controls vital functions.

Brain Stem

In mammals, portion of the brain consisting of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain.

Ability to Taste

The sensory function that enables an organism to detect and identify different flavors, facilitated by taste buds on the tongue.