MICROANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
locate behind the peritoneum, where the kidneys are located
A
kidneys
B
aldosterone
C
retroperitoneal
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The area in the back of the abdomen behind the peritoneum (the tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen). The organs in the retroperitoneum include the adrenal glands, aorta, kidneys, esophagus, ureters, pancreas, rectum, and parts of the stomach and colon.

Detailed explanation-2: ->Retroperitoneal kidney means the kidneys which lie behind the peritoneum.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kidneys are located in abdomen. Kidneys are not surrounded by peritoneum instead they are located posterior to it. Thus, kidneys are called retroperitoneal.

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