Abdominal organs that lie against the body wall and have no mesenteries are said to be ________.
A) retroperitoneal
B) antiperitoneal
C) falciperitoneal
D) hyperperitoneal
E) mesoperitoneal

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Retroperitoneal organs are those that are located behind the peritoneum, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and covering the abdominal organs. These organs have no mesenteries, which are double layers of peritoneum that attach to the abdominal wall.

Abdominal Organs That Lie Against the Body Wall and Have