All of the Following Are Located in the Thoracic Cavity

question 29

Multiple Choice

All of the following are located in the thoracic cavity except:

• A) trachea.
• B) spleen.
• C) lungs.
• D) esophagus.

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Definitions:

Xylem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for transporting water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Root Epidermis

The outermost layer of cells in the root of a plant, which absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.

Monocot Roots

The type of roots found in monocotyledonous plants, characterized by a fibrous root system that helps in efficient absorption of water and nutrients.

Eudicot Roots

The roots of eudicot plants, characterized by a central main root from which lateral roots branch out, typically forming a taproot system.