Abdominal Cavity

The abdominal cavity includes organs from which of the following systems?

• Digestive

• Reproductive

• Lymphatic

• Urinary

• Respiratory

Fill in the blank: The abdominal cavity is separated from the thoracic cavity by the _________.

• diaphragm

• sternum

• pelvis

• trachea

Where is the spleen located?

• In the lower left side of your abdomen

• In the upper right side of your abdomen

• In the center of your chest

• In the lower right side of your abdomen

The spleen is posterior and to the _______ of the stomach.

• left

• right

• front

• top

What system is the spleen a part of?

• Digestive system

• Lymphatic system

• Respiratory system

• Nervous system

Where is the liver located in the human body?

• In the anterior portion of the abdomen, just under the diaphragm.

• In the lower part of the leg, near the ankle.

• Inside the chest cavity, behind the heart.

• In the upper arm, near the shoulder.

Which organ detoxifies the blood, stores simple sugars, and supports life by storing a range of other elements?

• Heart

• Liver

• Kidney

• Stomach

The liver is responsible for which of the following functions?

• Pumping blood

• Producing insulin

• Detoxifying the blood

• Absorbing nutrients

Where are the kidneys located?

• High on the posterior abdominal wall and inferior to the diaphragm

• In the chest cavity

• In the lower legs

• In the brain

The kidneys are part of which body system?

• Urinary system

• Respiratory system

• Digestive system

• Nervous system