EXCRETORY SYSTEM
KIDNEY
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Question
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Next to the heart
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In the abdominal cavity
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To each side of the spine
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -External Anatomy The left kidney is located at about the T12 to L3 vertebrae, whereas the right is lower due to slight displacement by the liver. Upper portions of the kidneys are somewhat protected by the eleventh and twelfth ribs. Each kidney weighs about 125–175 g in males and 115–155 g in females.
Detailed explanation-3: -The kidneys are paired retroperitoneal organs that normally extend from the 12th thoracic vertebra to the third lumbar vertebra. The upper poles are tilted slightly toward the midline, and the right kidney is slightly lower and shorter than the left.
Detailed explanation-4: -Your kidneys sit just below your ribcage and behind your belly. Typically, one kidney sits on either side of your spine. Your kidneys reside between your intestines and diaphragm. A ureter connects each kidney to your bladder.