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Where are the kidneys located?
Where are the kidneys located?
- In the pelvic cavity
- In the superior thoracic region
- Between the parietal and visceral peritoneum
- In the posterior abdominal wall, retroperitoneal (correct)
What is the approximate size of each kidney?
What is the approximate size of each kidney?
- 5 inches long, 4 inches wide, 3 inches thick
- 4 inches long, 2 inches wide, 1 inch thick (correct)
- 3 inches long, 1 inch wide, 5 inches thick
- 6 inches long, 3 inches wide, 2 inches thick
What is the function of the kidneys?
What is the function of the kidneys?
- Secreting insulin
- Excreting waste products, controlling water and electrolyte balance (correct)
- Regulating heart rate
- Producing digestive enzymes
Where is the urinary bladder located?
Where is the urinary bladder located?
What is the course of the ureters?
What is the course of the ureters?