Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term laparonephrectomy?

• A)laparo (surgical instrument) + nephr (bladder) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = use of a surgical instrument to make an incision into a bladder
• B)laparo (surgical instrument) + nephr (kidney) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = use of a surgical instrument to make an incision into a kidney
• C)Laparo (surgical instrument) + nephr (kidney) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = use of a surgical instrument to make an incision into a kidney
• D)laparo (abdomen) + nephr (kidney) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of a kidney through the abdomen

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Definitions:

Cephalin

A class of phospholipids found in animal and plant cells, important for the formation of biomembranes and involved in signaling pathways.

Polar Head Group

The part of a molecule (e.g., in a phospholipid) that is hydrophilic due to its electronegativity, leading to interactions with water.

Nonionic Detergent

Detergents that do not carry a charge, making them effective in solubilizing membranes and proteins without affecting their charge.

Molecular Features

The specific structural attributes of a molecule, including shape, functional groups, and bonding patterns.