The Thoracic Cavity Contains the ________

question 38

Multiple Choice

The thoracic cavity contains the ________.It is found ________ to the vertebral cavity.

• A) stomach and liver: superficial
• B) heart and lungs: anterior
• C) digestive viscera: inferior
• D) kidneys and spleen: deep

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Definitions:

Buffer Systems

Mixtures in the body's fluids that help to maintain a stable pH by neutralizing excess acids or bases.

Intracellular Ph

Intracellular pH is the measure of acidity or alkalinity within a cell, crucial for maintaining cellular functions and enzyme activities.

Amino Acids

Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, necessary for the synthesis of hormones, neurotransmitters, and enzymes among other functions.

Carbon Atoms

Carbon atoms are the chemical basis of all known life, capable of forming stable bonds with many elements including themselves, thus serving as the backbone of organic molecules.