ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A large stretch of tissue that supports and positions all the organs in your abdomen (belly) so they can function properly.
A
the trio of organs, the liver, the pancreas, and the gallbladder
B
the gastrointestinal tract
C
the mesentery
D
the hormones, enzymes, nerves, and blood
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The mesentery is a fold of membrane that attaches the intestine to the abdominal wall and holds it in place.

Detailed explanation-2: -The mesentery is composed of two thin layers of fibrofatty tissue, which surrounds and contains the vascular and lymphatic structures supplying either the small bowel or colon.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your peritoneum is a membrane, a sheet of smooth tissue that lines your abdominopelvic cavity and surrounds your abdominal organs. It pads and insulates your organs, helps hold them in place and secretes a lubricating fluid to reduce friction when they rub against each other.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is the mesentery? The mesentery is a continuous set of tissues located in your abdomen. It attaches your intestines to the wall of your abdomen and holds them in place.

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