The peritoneal cavity contains the
A) heart.
B) small intestine.
C) lungs.
D) diaphragm.
E) thymus.

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The peritoneal cavity is a space in the abdomen that contains organs such as the stomach, liver, spleen, and small intestine. Therefore, the best choice is B, the small intestine. The heart and lungs are located in the thoracic cavity, while the diaphragm separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. The thymus is located in the mediastinum, also separate from the peritoneal cavity.

The Peritoneal Cavity Contains the