The Major Piece of Legislation Outlawing Discrimination in Employment Prohibiting

question 50

Multiple Choice

The major piece of legislation outlawing discrimination in employment prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin is:

• A) the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
• B) the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
• C) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
• D) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

A network of glands and organs in the body that produces, stores, and releases hormones to regulate various bodily functions and maintain homeostasis.

Adrenal Glands

Small, triangular glands located on top of both kidneys that produce a variety of hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which regulate metabolism, immune response, and stress responses.

Gonads

The primary reproductive organs in animals, specifically the testes in males and ovaries in females, responsible for producing gametes and sex hormones.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland located in the base of the skull, called the "master gland," responsible for controlling and regulating numerous other endocrine glands and body functions.