MICROANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The kidneys are located on either side of the upper lumbar vertebrae
A
right kidney is slightly inferior to the left
B
left kidney is slightly inferior to the right
C
right kidney is slightly superior to the left
D
left kidney is slightly superior to the right
E
A and B are correct
Explanation: 

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 paired retroperitoneal organs that normally extend from the 12th thoracic vertebra to the third lumbar vertebra.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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