At the End of the Day and as Recognized by the Courts

question 26

Multiple Choice

At the end of the day and as recognized by the courts, it is the ___________ who has the right to accept or refuse treatment based on the alternatives available.

• A) physician
• B) hospital
• C) patient
• D) ethics committee

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

A semi-permeable membrane surrounding a cell, responsible for controlling the passage of substances in and out.

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes and can form lipid bilayers because of their amphiphilic characteristic.

Plasma Membrane

The organic membrane distinguishing the inner part of all cells from the outer environment, managing the flow of substances to and from the cells.

Cholesterol

A lipid molecule essential for the structure of cell membranes and precursor of steroid hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids.