NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The pelvic cavity contains ____
A
the heart and major blood vessels
B
the reproductive organs
C
large and small intestines
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The space below contains the bladder, rectum, and part of the descending colon. In females, the pelvis also houses the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.

Detailed explanation-2: -The majority of the urinary system resides in the pelvis, including the ureters, urinary bladder and urethra. The ureters sit either side of the spine and transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder. To do this, they have to travel from the abdominal cavity into the pelvis, as they pass over the pelvic brim.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pelvic floor supports the urinary bladder, uterus in females, vagina in females, pelvic colon, rectum, and anus. The pelvis floor also functions as a bladder and anal sphincter through tonic contractions.

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