Laxative Can Aid With Regularity In Cats Posted on January 14, 2013 by Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell Litter box habits are not the most pleasant discussion topic, but they are an important part of keeping your cat comfortable and happy.
The abdominal (peritoneal) cavity contains many vital organs which can be described as either hollow or solid. Hollow organ injuries â A hollow organ is an organ that contains a lumen, or a hollow space. Hollow organs are usually injured by a penetrating trauma. These injuries usually involve a perforation, or tear, of the organ. When a hollow organ is torn, the contents of that organ can leak into the abdominal cavity, increasing the risk of infection and potentially leading to sepsis. The following are considered hollow organs: esophagus, small intestine, colon (large intestine), stomach. Solid organ injuriesâ The solid organs consist of the remainder of the organs in the abdominal cavity. The following organs are considered solid organs: gall ...
Etymology: L, alveolus, little hollow. 1 a small outpouching along the walls of the alveolar sacs through which gas exchange between alveolar air and pulmonary capillary blood takes place.Also called acinus, pulmonary alveolus. 2 a tooth socket. See also dental alveolus. alveolar, adj.A hollow cavity that is an outpouching of the respiratory bronchioles and the alveolar ducts; there are an estimated 150 million alveoli, which are the primary site of gas exchange between the blood and environment, covering a surface area of 75m2.tymology: L, alveolus, little hollow. 1 a small outpouching along the walls of the alveolar sacs through which gas exchange between alveolar air and pulmonary capillary blood takes place.