Where is the spleen located in a pig?
A) on the left side of the abdomen just inferior to the kidney
B) on the right side of the abdomen just posterior to the liver
C) on the left side of the abdomen just posterior to the stomach
D) on the right side of the abdomen just posterior to the appendix
C
Explanation:
A) The spleen is a flat organ located on the left side of the abdomen just posterior to the stomach.
B) The spleen is a flat organ located on the left side of the abdomen just posterior to the stomach.
D) The spleen is a flat organ located on the left side of the abdomen just posterior to the stomach.
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