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The abdomen primarily is a storage unit that also serves as the first area that attacks and starts the process of breaking down food ingested, so the food can be transported down to the intestines. In the intestines, the food is future broken down into sugars, starches etc., so the body can retrieve the nutrients it needs.
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Why is your mid abdomen hard as a rock sometimes?
If you work out?
Which muscles is a sit up intended to work?
Abdominal
What is a animals abdomen called?
An abdomen
What is a boat-shaped abdomen?
A boat-shaped abdomen is another term for a scaphoid abdomen - a condition in which the abdomen's anterior wall is sunken and hollow.
How do you say abdomen in Spanish?
el abdomen
How do you say 'abdomen' in french?
abdomen (masc.)
Does a whale have abdomen?
Yes, whales do have an abdomen.
How is acupressure administered by a message therapist?
acupressurist will gently feel and palpate the abdomen and other parts of the body to determine energy imbalances. Then, the therapist will work with different meridians throughout the body, depending on which organs are imbalanced in the abdomen
Cardiovascular disease is greatest for people who store fat where?
Abdominally.
What part of the stomach is more vulnerable when getting hit-the upper abdomen or lower abdomen?
lower abdomen
What is the root word for abdomen?
The suffix for abdominal is -al
What impact does fluid in the abdomen have on the organs?
Fluid in the abdomen, known as ascites, can put pressure on the organs in the abdominal cavity, leading to issues such as difficulty breathing, bloating, and discomfort. It can also affect the function of organs like the liver, kidneys, and intestines by interfering with their ability to work properly. In severe cases, ascites can lead to complications such as infection or organ failure.
