The Elements of Common-Law Negligence Include

question 102

Multiple Choice

The elements of common-law negligence include

• A) (1) a meeting of two people, (2) where one person intends harm, and (3) harm occurs.
• B) (1) a legal duty owed by one person to another, (2) breach of that duty, and (3) damages proximately caused by the breach.
• C) (1) premeditation of intent to commit harm, (2) the carrying out of the plan, and (3) harm occurs.
• D) (1) scienter, (2) duty, and (3) intent.

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Definitions:

ADH Production

The synthesis and release of antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) by the posterior pituitary gland, which helps regulate water balance in the body.

Colloid Osmotic Pressure

The pressure exerted by proteins, mainly albumin, in a blood vessel's plasma that tends to pull water into the circulatory system.

Ascending Limb

Part of the loop of Henle in the kidney nephron that transports filtrate from the renal medulla back towards the cortex, important for the reabsorption of water and salts.

Loop of Henle

A section of the nephron in the kidney that is responsible for concentrating urine and conserving water.