Damage to which of the following organs is MOST likely to induce severe infection in the abdominal cavity?
A) Urinary bladder
B) Colon
C) Stomach
D) Ureter

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The colon contains a large number of bacteria, and damage to this organ can result in the release of these bacteria into the abdominal cavity, leading to a severe infection known as peritonitis. Damage to the other organs listed is less likely to result in such an infection.

Damage to Which of the Following Organs Is MOST Likely