The Most Effective Method of Control Used Against Botulism in the United

question 8

Multiple Choice

The most effective method of control used against botulism in the United States is:

• A) Cooking pork until it is gray and no pink is visible
• B) Insisting that food handlers wash their hands after using the toilet
• C) Inspecting meat thoroughly at the processing plant
• D) Teaching homemakers to process home-canned foods correctly

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Definitions:

Stress Response

The body's reaction to perceived threats or challenges, involving physiological and psychological adaptations to cope with stress.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response during times of stress.

Central Nervous System

Comprises the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending messages throughout the body.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the CNS to limbs and organs.