HISTOLOGY
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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The fatty tissue surrounding the kidneys is important because it
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keeps it warm
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stabilizes the position of the kidneys
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produces vitamin D
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is necessary as a barrier between the adrenal glands and kidneys
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The layer of fatty tissue surrounding the kidneys is known as the perirenal adipose tissue or the perirenal fat. Its function is to protect and provide mechanical support to the kidneys.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is the peritoneum? Your peritoneum is a membrane, a sheet of smooth tissue that lines your abdominopelvic cavity and surrounds your abdominal organs. It pads and insulates your organs, helps hold them in place and secretes a lubricating fluid to reduce friction when they rub against each other.
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