After Several Children Fell Ill While Playing with Toys Imported

question 229

Multiple Choice

After several children fell ill while playing with toys imported from outside the U.S., medical researchers found several illegal chemicals, including lead in the paint. These toys were sold primarily through websites on the Internet. Which of the following agencies would most likely have jurisdiction over the problem with lead in the paint of children's toys?

• A) Consumer Product Safety Commission
• B) Children's Online Protection Act
• C) Food and Drug Administration
• D) Environmental Protection Agency
• E) National Advertising Review Board

---

Definitions:

Nerve Fibers

Long, slender projections of neurons that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Infection

The entry and rapid increase in numbers of pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and parasites that usually do not exist inside the body, frequently leading to sickness.

Chlamydia

A common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, which can lead to serious reproductive and other health problems with long-term consequences if left untreated.

Viral Infection

An illness caused by a virus, characterized by symptoms depending on the virus type and the body's response.