Which Statements Regarding the Role of the U

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which statements regarding the role of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are true?

• A) The FDA is responsible for improving the health of Americans.
• B) The FDA publishes a summary of the standards of drug purity and strength.
• C) The FDA ensures the availability of effective drugs.
• D) The FDA takes action against any supplement that is deemed to be unsafe.
• E) The FDA facilitates the availability of safe drugs.

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Definitions:

Hip And Shoulder

Joints that connect the limbs to the torso; the hip being the articulation between the pelvis and the femur, and the shoulder connecting the upper arm to the torso.

Gliding Motion

A smooth movement where surfaces slide past one another, typical in some types of joints like the carpals of the wrist.

Plane Joint

A type of synovial joint which allows only sliding or gliding movements where the articular surfaces are flat.

Cartilaginous Joint

A type of joint where the bones are joined by cartilage, allowing for limited movement.