If a Doctor Tells a Patient That He Has Broken

question 18

Multiple Choice

If a doctor tells a patient that he has broken an axial bone, to which of these bones would the doctor be referring?

• A) Ilium
• B) Clavicle
• C) Fibula
• D) Radius
• E) Vertebra

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Definitions:

Fluid-Mosaic Model

The fluid-mosaic model describes the structure of cell membranes as a mosaic of components, including proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates, that gives the membrane a fluid character.

Phospholipids

A class of lipids forming the major component of cell membranes, consisting of a phosphate group, a glycerol backbone, and two fatty acid tails.

Plasma Membrane

A membrane made of two layers of lipids encircles the cell, managing how substances move into and out of it.

Intracellular

Located or occurring within a cell or cells.