Questions: Which structure is located in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen? a. SigmoidColon b. Duodenum c. Gallbladder d. Liver

Which structure is located in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen?
a. SigmoidColon
b. Duodenum
c. Gallbladder
d. Liver
Transcript text: Which structure is located in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen? a. SigmoidColon b. Duodenum c. Gallbladder d. Liver
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The answer is the first one (a): Sigmoid Colon.

Explanation for each option:

a. Sigmoid Colon: Correct. The sigmoid colon is located in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen. It is part of the large intestine and connects the descending colon to the rectum.

b. Duodenum: Incorrect. The duodenum is located in the upper part of the abdomen, primarily in the right upper quadrant.

c. Gallbladder: Incorrect. The gallbladder is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, beneath the liver.

d. Liver: Incorrect. The liver is primarily located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.

Summary: The structure located in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen is the sigmoid colon.

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