The Common Name for the Phalanges Is the ________

question 148

Multiple Choice

The common name for the phalanges is the ________.

• A) zygomatic bone
• B) finger bones
• C) kneecap
• D) breastbone
• E) shinbone

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Definitions:

Water-soluble Ions

Ions that dissolve in water, important in biological processes and the functioning of cells.

Lipid-soluble Molecules

Molecules that can dissolve in fats and oils, which allows them to easily pass through cell membranes that are made of lipids.

Greater Concentration

Refers to a higher amount of a substance in a specific volume of solution or mixture when compared to another concentration.

Diffusion

The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, leading to an equal distribution.