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What specific cavity is each of the following organs in? Choose the most specific cavity for each organ.

a. Lung
b. Ileum
c. Spinal cord
d. Bladder
e. Aortic arch

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Answer:

a. Lung: thoracic cavity

b. Ileum: abdominopelvic cavity

c. Spinal cord: spinal cavity

d. Bladder: pelvic cavity

e. Aortic arch: thoracic cavity

Step-by-step explanation:

a. Lungs: They are the air-filled respiratory organs present in the chest. They are present in the thoracic cavity

b. Ileum: It is the final section of the small intestine present between the jejunum and the cecum. It is present in the abdominopelvic cavity.

c. Spinal cord: It is a fragile, long tube-like structure which is composed of nervous tissues. It is present in the spinal cavity of the dorsal body cavity.

d. Bladder: It is a hollow muscular organ which collects and stores urine from kidney and before its removal from the body. It is present pelvic cavity.

e. Aortic arch: Also called arch of the aorta, is a part of aorta and is present between ascending aorta and descending aorta. It is present in the thoracic cavity.

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