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What are the sheets of peritoneal membrane that hold the digestive tract in place?
mesenterymesenteriesThe sheets of peritoneal membrane that hold the digestive tract in place are called mesenteries. The innermost tissue layer of the alimentary canal is the mucosa.
What insect folds its wings upwards?
check out a dragonfly or a damselfly A dragonfly doesnt fold its wings. A damselfly, moth and a butterfly does fold its wings upwards.
What is the purpose of the pouch on the outside of a cat's ears?
The 'pouches' on the ears are actually loose skin folds that allow the ears to fold smoothly if the cat pulls its ears back. These skin folds are perfectly natural and are found on every domestic cat's ears.
What type of coelom does ascaris have?
Ascaris has a pseudocoelom, which is a body cavity that is partially lined by mesoderm but lacks a full peritoneal lining like a true coelom.
What symbiotic relation does a earwig have?
One is that it lives in the folds of a bat's skin. It also hides in plants.
Important peritoneal folds do not include the?
Important peritoneal folds include the greater omentum, lesser omentum, mesentery, and mesocolon. The peritoneal lining itself is not considered an important peritoneal fold.
You know the kidney is an organ but is there another organ behind the kidneys?
The kidneys are retroperitoneal, this means they are held into the posterior wall of the abdomen behind the peritoneal folds. So no there is nothing behind them.
How would you describe the peritoneum and its folds?
The peritoneum is the largest serous membrane of the body that consists of a layer of simple squamous epithelium with an underlying supporting layer of areolar connective tissue. There are five major peritoneal folds such as greater omentum, falciform ligament, lesser omentum, mesentery and mesocolon.
What is double folds of peritoneum?
Double folds of peritoneum are structures formed by two layers of peritoneal membrane coming together and attaching to other structures within the abdominal cavity. Examples include the omentum, Mesentery, and the ligaments that support organs like the liver and uterus. These folds help to anchor and support organs while allowing for flexibility and movement within the abdominal cavity.
What is the simple squamous epithelium that lines the peritoneal cavity called?
The simple squamous epithelium that lines the peritoneal cavity is called mesothelium. It is a single layer of flat cells that help protect and cushion the organs within the peritoneal cavity.
Does the greater omentum have lymph nodes?
Yes, the greater omentum can contain lymph nodes along its peritoneal folds. These lymph nodes are part of the greater omentum's role in the immune system, helping to filter and trap foreign particles or pathogens.
Should it be diffuse peritoneal and omental studding or diffused peritoneal and omental studding?
diffuse
When comparing hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis it can be said that?
When comparing hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, it can be said that
Why are you nauseous with peritoneal dialysis?
"Handbook of Peritoneal Dialysis".....available on Amazon.com is a good reference
Why can sperm enter the peritoneal cavity?
Because the female reproductive tract is continuous with the peritoneal cavity through the fallopian tubes, it is possible for sperm to enter the peritoneal cavity.
Do females have a peritoneal cavity?
Yes, females have a peritoneal cavity. The peritoneal cavity is a space in the abdominal cavity that contains the abdominal organs such as the stomach, liver, and intestines. Both males and females have this cavity in their abdominal area.
Do the kidneys lie within the peritoneal cavity?
Kidneys are retroperitoneal. There are in the abdominal cavity, but not in the peritoneal cavity.
