All of the Following Statements Regarding Phospholipids Are True EXCEPT

question 60

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding phospholipids are true EXCEPT:

• A) They consist of glycerol with ester links to two fatty acids and a phosphoryl group.
• B) They impart rigidity to the membrane.
• C) All face each other tail-to-tail.
• D) The two layers in the bilayer are called leaflets.
• E) They give the membrane a consistent thickness.

---

Definitions:

Rhonchi

Low pitched, rattly or purring sounds heard in the lungs with a stethoscope, as a result of airway blockage or narrowing.

Hypostatic Pneumonia

A form of pneumonia that results from the pooling of secretions in the lungs due to prolonged bed rest or immobility.

Increased Diuresis

Elevated urine production, which can result from various physiological or medical conditions, leading to the excessive excretion of bodily fluids.

Virchow's Triad

A set of three factors (venous stasis, hypercoagulability, and endothelial damage) contributing to the formation of blood clots.