Which agencies are considered part of the U.S. Public Health Service? (Select all that apply.)
a. National Institutes of Health
b. Food and Drug Administration
c. Veterans Administration
d. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
e. American Cancer Society
f. Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration
ANS: A, B, D, F
These agencies are part of the USPHS, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services. The American Cancer Society is a voluntary agency. The Veterans Administration is an official agency, but it is not under the USPHS.
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