Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Function of the Greater

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the function of the greater omentum?

• A) It is a vestigial structure that has no known function.
• B) It stores fat.
• C) It absorbs heat from the digestive process and radiates it to the outside of the body.
• D) It wraps around most of the large intestine and anchors it to the anterior abdominal wall.

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