A(n) ____ Is a Protrusion of an Organ or Tissue

question 8

Multiple Choice

A(n) ____ is a protrusion of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening of the body.

• A)ulcer
• B)diverticulum
• C)hernia
• D)gallstone

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Definitions:

Hepatic Portal System

The portion of the circulatory system that carries blood from the intestine through the liver.

Blood Circulation

The continuous movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels, which delivers nutrients and oxygen to all cells and carries away waste products.

Nucleic Acids

Complex organic substances that constitute the genetic material of living cells, including DNA and RNA.

Phosphorus

A chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15, essential for life, involved in various biological processes, including energy transfer and the formation of bones and teeth.