GENERAL ANATOMY
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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right kidney is slightly inferior to the left
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left kidney is slightly inferior to the right
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right kidney is slightly superior to the left
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left kidney is slightly superior to the right
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A and B are correct
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Detailed explanation-1: -The paired kidneys are located between the twelfth thoracic and third lumbar vertebrae, one on each side of the vertebral column.
Detailed explanation-2: -The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine. Healthy kidneys filter about a half cup of blood every minute, removing wastes and extra water to make urine.
Detailed explanation-3: -the kidneys are retroperitoneal organs (ie located behind the peritoneum) situated on the posterior wall of the abdomen on each side of the vertebral column, at about the level of the twelfth rib.
Detailed explanation-4: -The kidneys are paired retroperitoneal organs that normally extend from the 12th thoracic vertebra to the third lumbar vertebra.