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What is the function of the parietal peritoneum?
What is the function of the parietal peritoneum?
- Covers the external surfaces of most digestive organs
- Lines the body wall of abdominal and pelvic cavities (correct)
- Secretes slippery fluid for easy movement of digestive organs
- Aids in absorption of nutrients in the alimentary canal
What is the basic structure of the alimentary canal?
What is the basic structure of the alimentary canal?
- Peritoneal cavity
- Mucosa (correct)
- Parietal peritoneum
- Visceral peritoneum
What is the major function of the mucosa in the alimentary canal?
What is the major function of the mucosa in the alimentary canal?
- Line the body wall of abdominal and pelvic cavities
- Cover the external surfaces of most digestive organs
- Contain a slippery fluid for easy movement of digestive organs
- Secrete mucus, digestive enzymes, and hormones (correct)
What is the peritoneal cavity?
What is the peritoneal cavity?
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What is the function of the visceral peritoneum?
What is the function of the visceral peritoneum?
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