Which Agency Enforces Polices of the Public Health Service

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which agency enforces polices of the Public Health Service?

• A) U.S. Department of Agriculture
• B) Food and Drug Administration
• C) Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
• D) National Research Council

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Definitions:

Secretin

Hormone formed by the epithelial cells of the duodenum; stimulates secretion of pancreatic juice high in bicarbonate ions.

Bile Production

The process of creating bile, a digestive fluid, by the liver and its storage in the gallbladder.

Gastric Secretion

The release of digestive enzymes and acids by the stomach’s lining to aid in food digestion.

Duodenal pH

The level of acidity or alkalinity in the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine, which plays a critical role in digestive processes.