MEDICAL
RECTUM AND ANUS
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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: -Most people have two kidneys, organs that sit in the back of your abdomen. Your kidneys’ primary function is to filter your blood. They also remove waste and balance your body’s fluids. Common kidney conditions include kidney disease, kidney infections and kidney cysts.
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