The peritoneal cavitya. 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.

Of the following functions of the digestive system, which function is the responsibility of only one organ?

Individuals experiencing prolonged vomiting lose a great deal of hydrochloric acid with the vomitus. Predict the effect this loss of acid will have on the pH of the blood. How will the respiratory system respond to the change in pH? (Connects to Chapters 2 and 21)

The peritoneal cavity is located:

a. around each of the digestive organs.

b. between layers of mesentery.

c. superior to the greater omentum.

d. between the parietal and visceral peritoneum.