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The instructor asks a group of nursing students to explain the function of the omentum. The students will respond based on which pathophysiologic principle?
 
  A)
  It holds organs in place.
  B)
  It attaches the jejunum and ileum to the abdominal wall.
  C)
  It has lots of mobility and moves around in the peritoneal cavity with peristaltic movements.
  D)
  It is mainly there to prevent any noxious substance from inner into the gut.
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The greater omentum has considerable mobility and moves around in the peritoneal cavity with the peristaltic movements of the intestines. It also cushions the abdominal organs against injury and provides insulation against the loss of body heat. The mesentery holds the organs in place and attaches the jejunum and ileum to the abdominal wall. The mucosal layer acts as a barrier to prevent the entry of noxious substances and pathogenic organisms.
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