Discuss why the Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906 was necessary


• To assess drug hazards ad prohibit the sale of dangerous drugs
• Morphine was overused in patent medicines
• Upton Sinclair's book The Jungle was a catalyst for the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The medical term for a protrusion of the upper portion of the stomach through the diaphragm and entering the thoracic cavity is:

A. inguinal hernia B. umbilical hernia C. hiatal hernia D. intussusception

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Which of the following muscles performs abduction of the thumb?

A. The abductor pollicis longus muscle B. The extensor pollicis longus muscle C. The extensor digitorum muscle D. The extensor indicis muscle

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In addition to blood testing, which dietary supplement is more likely to be recommended for women who exercise rigorously?

a. iron b. calcium c. magnesium d. zinc e. copper

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