The Splenic (Left Colic) Flexure of the Colon Is Located

question 23

Multiple Choice

The splenic (left colic) flexure of the colon is located within the

• A) left hypochondriac region.
• B) left lateral (lumbar) region.
• C) right hypochondriac region.
• D) right lateral (lumbar) region.

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Definitions:

Drive

A psychological state that, by creating arousal, motivates an organism to engage in a behavior to satisfy a need.

Stabilizes Conditions

Actions or interventions that make a situation or condition more steady and less likely to change.

Arousal

Physiological activation (such as increased brain activity) or increased autonomic responses (such as increased heart rate, sweating, or muscle tension).

Incentives

External objects or external goals, rather than internal drives, that motivate behaviors.