The Heart Is Located in a Subdivision of the Thorax

question 6

Multiple Choice

The heart is located in a subdivision of the thorax called the _.

• A) dorsal cavity
• B) epigastric cavity
• C) mediastinum
• D) pleural cavity

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Definitions:

Inflammation

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

Inguinal Lymph Nodes

A group of lymph nodes located in the inguinal (groin) area of the body that play an essential role in the immune system by filtering lymph and trapping pathogens.

Infection

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body, often causing illness.

Antigen-Presenting Cell

A type of immune cell that displays antigens on its surface, presenting them to T cells, thus initiating an immune response.