Sometimes Examinations in the Abdominal Cavity Are Difficult to Perform

question 9

Multiple Choice

Sometimes examinations in the abdominal cavity are difficult to perform because of:

• A) air or gas in the gastrointestinal tract.
• B) bony anatomy.
• C) tissue differences.
• D) too much fluid.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

A variable in an experiment or model whose value depends on that of others.

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment or study that is manipulated or controlled by the researcher to investigate its effect on a dependent variable.

Slope

The measure of the steepness or incline of a line, calculated as the ratio of the vertical change to the horizontal change between two points on the line.