How are the phospholipids arranged to form the plasma membrane?

Single layer with hydrophilic heads outward
Double layer with hydrophobic tails facing inward toward each other
Double layer with hydrophilic heads facing inward toward each other
Double layer with phospholipids on the outside and proteins on the inside


Double layer with hydrophobic tails facing inward toward each other

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Which of the following statements regarding orotracheal intubation is correct?

A) Orotracheal intubation should be performed on any patient who is apneic. B) Orotracheal intubation is the most common method of performing ET intubation. C) You cannot perform orotracheal intubation on patients who are breathing. D) Orotracheal intubation is most commonly performed without a laryngoscope.

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