PATHOLOGY MCQ
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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Where are the kidney’s located?
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below the waist, toward the back
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below the waist, toward the front
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above the waist, toward the back
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above the waist, toward the front
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The kidneys are situated below the diaphragm, one on either side of the spine. They are just below the rib cage.
Detailed explanation-2: -The kidneys are located at the rear wall of the abdominal cavity just above the waistline and are protected by the ribcage. They are considered retroperitoneal, which means that they lie behind the peritoneum.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
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