Tom Works Hard Throughout the Week and Very Much Looks

question 27

Multiple Choice

Tom works hard throughout the week and very much looks forward to his weekends. He thinks that his hard work earns him as many drinks as he wants. Last night, he went to a party and drank quite a bit and then decided to take a walk in the local park because he knew he was too intoxicated to drive. Despite it being 1 A.m. he was singing at the top of his lungs and local residents called the police to complain about his behavior. If he is found to have committed a crime it would likely be which of the following?

• A) mala in se
• B) mala prohibita
• C) crimes against property
• D) crimes against persons

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Definitions:

Sodium

A chemical element with symbol Na and atomic number 11, essential for many body functions, including maintaining cellular function and blood pressure.

Urea

A waste product formed in the liver that is transported in the bloodstream to the kidneys for excretion in urine, commonly used to measure kidney function.

Nephrons

Nephrons are the functional units of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.

Phosphorylation

A biochemical process that involves the addition of a phosphate group to a molecule, often altering its function.