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Chapter 23, Problem 1RQ
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To determine:

The characteristic of peritoneal cavity among the following is:

(a) Is the same thing as the abdominopelvic cavity

(b) Is filled with air

(c) Like the pleural and pericardial cavities is a potential space containing serous fluid

(d) Contains the pancreas and all of the duodenum

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Answer to Problem 1RQ

Solution:

(c) Like the pleural and pericardial cavities is a potential space containing serous fluid.

Explanation of Solution

The peritoneal cavity is a space that is present between the partial peritoneum and visceral peritoneum. The cavity contains the fluid that consists of water, electrolytes, leukocytes, and antibodies. It does not contain air or any digestive organs. The pancreas and duodenum are present in the abdominopelvic cavity.

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