In Addition to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Two

question 26

Multiple Choice

In addition to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the two federal agencies that play the MOST active role in protecting the public from unsafe products are the

• A)Department of Transportation and the Food and Drug Administration.
• B)Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Interior.
• C)American Consumer Institute and the Public Patent Foundation.
• D)Environmental Protection Agency and the American Consumer Institute.

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Definitions:

Peritoneum

A serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and covering the abdominal organs, providing support and reducing friction.

Pericardium

The double-layered sac containing the heart and the roots of the great vessels, providing protection and support to the heart.

Thyroid Cartilage

A large cartilage that forms the anterior wall of the larynx and provides support and protection; commonly known as the Adam's apple.

Cricoid Cartilage

The ring-shaped cartilage of the larynx, located below the thyroid cartilage, serving as a point of attachment for muscles, ligaments, and membranes involved in opening and closing the airway and in speech production.