Which Base Is Sometimes Used as a Laxative

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which base is sometimes used as a laxative?

• A) LiOH
• B) Mg(OH)₂
• C) NaOH
• D) NH₃

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Definitions:

Articulates

Relates to joints or articulation points in the skeleton where two or more bones come together, allowing for movement.

Olecranon Process

The bony prominence at the elbow, on the upper end of the ulna, that forms the point of the elbow.

Elbow

The elbow is a joint connecting the forearm to the upper arm, allowing for the bending and straightening of the arm.

Styloid Process

The styloid process is a slender, pointed projection of bone that extends from the temporal bone of the skull, where it serves as a point of attachment for muscles associated with the tongue and throat.