Which statement accurately describes solid organs?

• A. They are solid organs such as spleen, liver, kidneys, and pancreas
• B. They are hollow and store urine
• C. They are all within the thorax
• D. They do not bleed when injured

Answer: (A)

Solid organs are dense, with little internal hollow space, and they have a rich blood supply. That combination means they’re prone to rapid, significant bleeding if injured. The organs listed—spleen, liver, kidneys, and pancreas—fit this description, since each is a solid tissue organ rather than a hollow chamber. They’re primarily located in the abdominal region (with kidneys and pancreas retroperitoneal), not all within the thorax. In contrast, hollow organs store contents (like urine in the bladder, stomach contents, or intestinal contents) and can behave differently when injured. So describing solid organs as hollow and storing urine is inaccurate, and describing them as all within the thorax is also incorrect.