Explain the Significance of Peritoneal Fluid

question 121

Multiple Choice

Explain the significance of peritoneal fluid.

• A)provide a liquid medium for the intestines to be suspended in
• B)gas exchange occurs in the peritoneal fluid
• C)hormones travel through the peritoneal fluid to their target digestive organs
• D)prevent friction and irritation when digestive organs move
• E)nutrients pass from the digestive lumen into the peritoneal fluid before entering the bloodstream

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