ground Layout Theme Transition The small intestine is coiled

Last updated: 7/17/2023

ground Layout Theme Transition The small intestine is coiled in the body cavity and held together by a thin membrane called the mesentery This membrane contains tiny blood vessels that carry nutrients from digested food into the bloodstream Embedding in these coils is the spleen shown as a reddish sphere This organ is responsible for filtering the blood and replacing worn out blood cells 14 Label the structures on the diagram small intestine mesentery spleen stomach These are eggs so we know this frog is female