Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Department

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the Department of Health and Human Services?

• A) It was one of the departments created by the federal government in 1789.
• B) It is an independent regulatory agency of the federal government.
• C) One of its principal duties is to enforce pure food and drug laws.
• D) One of its subagencies is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
• E) It develops and rehabilitates urban communities.

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Definitions:

Atlantic Forest

A diverse and endangered tropical forest biome located along the Atlantic coast of Brazil.

Plant Species

A category that classifies a group of plants which are similar and capable of interbreeding.

Biodiversity

The variety and variability of life on Earth, including diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems.

Excessive Ultraviolet Radiation

Overexposure to UV rays from the sun or artificial sources, which can lead to skin damage and increased risk of skin cancer.