The Presence of Plaque, Consisting of Lipids, Cells, and Debris

question 11

Multiple Choice

The presence of plaque, consisting of lipids, cells, and debris, often with attached thrombi from the walls of large arteries, is called

• A) dermatoma
• B) aneurysm
• C) atheroma
• D) artifact

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Definitions:

Base

A substance capable of accepting protons according to the Bronsted-Lowry theory or donating electron pairs in Lewis theory; it counteracts acids.

Amines

Organic compounds composed of nitrogen atoms bonded to alkyl or aryl groups, behaving as bases.

Cyclohexylamine

A primary amine derived from cyclohexane, noted for its use in the production of pharmaceuticals and corrosion inhibitors.

NMR Spectroscopy

A technique that uses nuclear magnetic resonance to determine the molecular structure of organic compounds by observing the interaction of atomic nuclei with radio waves.