The EMT has an accurate understanding of the solid organs contained within the abdomen when she states:

A) "Solid organs contain less blood than hollow organs, but will still bleed if injured."
B) "Solid organs like the gallbladder are covered by a thick fibrous capsule."
C) "Solid organs describe structures in the abdomen that breakdown and absorb nutrients into the blood."
D) "Solid organs are very vascular and may bleed excessively if injured."

D

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