Shadow Health Abdominal Concept Lab Questions With
Correct Answers
Stomach☑️correct ans-inside the stomach, a rounded and highly elastic organ, food is churned
by muscular contractions. Digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid secreted by the stomach
assist in the breakdown of food.
Gallbladder☑️correct ans-the gallbladder stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver.
When food enters the digestive tract, the gallbladder releases bile into the small intestine where it
aids in the digestion of lipids. The removal of the gallbladder, in most cases, has little to no
effect on the body's functioning.
Small intestine☑️correct ans-the majority of digestion and absorption occurs in the small
intestine, where bile and pancreatic juices work to break down food. The small intestine is
divided into the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
Abdominal cavity☑️correct ans-spans from the diaphragm to the pubis.
Abdominal viscera☑️correct ans-organs of the abdomen
Two types of abdominal viscera☑️correct ans-hollow & solid
Solid viscera☑️correct ans-organs that maintain a characteristic shape, liver, pancreas, spleen,
adrenal glands, kidneys, ovaries, and uterus
The liver☑️correct ans-the liver is both the largest internal organ and the largest gland in the
human body. It performs a wide range of functions including detoxification, protein synthesis,
and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.
Spleen☑️correct ans-the spleen is similar in structure to a large lymph node, and and functions
as part of the immune system by attacking foreign antibodies and diseases. It also filters old and
dying red blood cells, holds a reserve of blood, and recycles iron.
, Pancreas☑️correct ans-the pancreas produces important hormones including insulin, glucagon,
somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide which circulate in the blood. In addition, the pancreas
secretes pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that assist in the breakdown and
absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.
Kidneys☑️correct ans-the kidneys function as an essential part of the urinary system by sifting
out waste and extra water from the blood. These are excreted by the kidneys as urine which
flows through the ureter and empties into the urinary bladder.
Hollow viscera☑️correct ans--organs whose shape depends on their contents
-stomach
-gallbladder
-colon
-small intestine
-bladder
Colon☑️correct ans-the colon (or large intestine) has four parts: ascending, transverse,
descending, and sigmoid. Throughout the colon, water, salt, and some nutrients are removed
from digested food. This results in the formation of stool, which is moved through the coon by
strong muscle contractions.
Bladder☑️correct ans-the bladder is an elastic, muscular sac that stores urine excreted by the
kidneys. When the muscles of the bladder contract, urine is passed into the urethra before exiting
the body.
Aorta☑️correct ans-both solid and hollow viscera rely heavily on oxygenated blood supplied by
the abdominal aorta, which descends through the abdominal cavity, just left of the midline along
the posterior abdominal wall.
Correct Answers
Stomach☑️correct ans-inside the stomach, a rounded and highly elastic organ, food is churned
by muscular contractions. Digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid secreted by the stomach
assist in the breakdown of food.
Gallbladder☑️correct ans-the gallbladder stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver.
When food enters the digestive tract, the gallbladder releases bile into the small intestine where it
aids in the digestion of lipids. The removal of the gallbladder, in most cases, has little to no
effect on the body's functioning.
Small intestine☑️correct ans-the majority of digestion and absorption occurs in the small
intestine, where bile and pancreatic juices work to break down food. The small intestine is
divided into the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
Abdominal cavity☑️correct ans-spans from the diaphragm to the pubis.
Abdominal viscera☑️correct ans-organs of the abdomen
Two types of abdominal viscera☑️correct ans-hollow & solid
Solid viscera☑️correct ans-organs that maintain a characteristic shape, liver, pancreas, spleen,
adrenal glands, kidneys, ovaries, and uterus
The liver☑️correct ans-the liver is both the largest internal organ and the largest gland in the
human body. It performs a wide range of functions including detoxification, protein synthesis,
and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.
Spleen☑️correct ans-the spleen is similar in structure to a large lymph node, and and functions
as part of the immune system by attacking foreign antibodies and diseases. It also filters old and
dying red blood cells, holds a reserve of blood, and recycles iron.
, Pancreas☑️correct ans-the pancreas produces important hormones including insulin, glucagon,
somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide which circulate in the blood. In addition, the pancreas
secretes pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that assist in the breakdown and
absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.
Kidneys☑️correct ans-the kidneys function as an essential part of the urinary system by sifting
out waste and extra water from the blood. These are excreted by the kidneys as urine which
flows through the ureter and empties into the urinary bladder.
Hollow viscera☑️correct ans--organs whose shape depends on their contents
-stomach
-gallbladder
-colon
-small intestine
-bladder
Colon☑️correct ans-the colon (or large intestine) has four parts: ascending, transverse,
descending, and sigmoid. Throughout the colon, water, salt, and some nutrients are removed
from digested food. This results in the formation of stool, which is moved through the coon by
strong muscle contractions.
Bladder☑️correct ans-the bladder is an elastic, muscular sac that stores urine excreted by the
kidneys. When the muscles of the bladder contract, urine is passed into the urethra before exiting
the body.
Aorta☑️correct ans-both solid and hollow viscera rely heavily on oxygenated blood supplied by
the abdominal aorta, which descends through the abdominal cavity, just left of the midline along
the posterior abdominal wall.
