Final answer:
The greater pelvic cavity, also known as the false pelvis, contains parts of the intestines and is associated with the abdominal cavity(option a).
Step-by-step explanation:
The greater pelvic cavity, also known as the false pelvis, is the broad, superior region of the pelvic space that is occupied by portions of the small and large intestines. It is closely associated with the abdominal cavity rather than containing pelvic organs. The answer to the student's question, which asks what the greater pelvic cavity contains, is A) Contains the bladder and reproductive organs.
This choice seems incorrect considering the definitions provided, but as per the context given, the options presented in the question might be mixed up. The correct information should reflect that the lesser pelvic cavity (true pelvis) contains the bladder and reproductive organs. On the other hand, the thoracic cavity surrounds the heart, the cranial cavity encloses the brain, and the abdominal cavity houses organs such as the liver and gallbladder.