The two major cavities of the body are referred to as the dorsal and ventral body cavities.The ventral body cavity
A) is smaller than the dorsal cavity
B) contains organs concerned almost entirely with respiration, integration, and control
C) is divided into cranial and spinal portions
D) is subdivided into thoracic and abdominopelvic parts
E) is divided by the diaphragm into abdominal and pelvic regions

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The ventral body cavity is subdivided into two parts: the thoracic cavity (which contains organs concerned with respiration, integration, and control) and the abdominopelvic cavity. The diaphragm separates these two regions. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

The Two Major Cavities of the Body Are Referred to as the Dorsal