Which statement best describes hollow organs in the abdomen?

• A. Liver, Spleen, Kidneys
• B. Stomach, Intestines, Bladder
• C. Heart, Lungs, Brain
• D. Esophagus, Appendix, Pancreas

Answer: (B)

Hollow organs have a lumen that can contain contents, such as food, urine, or gas. In the abdomen, the classic hollow organs are the stomach and the intestines, which handle digestion and passage of contents. The bladder is another hollow organ that stores urine and can extend into the abdominal area when full. Solid organs like the liver, spleen, and kidneys lack a true internal cavity in the same sense, so they’re not described as hollow. The heart, lungs, and brain aren’t located in the abdomen, and while the esophagus is a hollow tube, much of it is above the abdomen and the pancreas is a solid gland. Therefore, stomach, intestines, and bladder best fit the description of hollow abdominal organs.