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True or false: The urinary system includes two kidneys, two ureters, bladder, and urethra.
True or false: The urinary system includes two kidneys, two ureters, bladder, and urethra.
True (A)
True or false: The kidneys are located retroperitoneal, behind and outside the peritoneal cavity, on the posterior wall of the abdomen.
True or false: The kidneys are located retroperitoneal, behind and outside the peritoneal cavity, on the posterior wall of the abdomen.
True (A)
True or false: The right kidney is usually slightly higher than the left kidney due to the space occupied by the liver.
True or false: The right kidney is usually slightly higher than the left kidney due to the space occupied by the liver.
False (B)
True or false: An adult kidney weighs 120 to 170 grams and is about 4.5 inches long.
True or false: An adult kidney weighs 120 to 170 grams and is about 4.5 inches long.
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True or false: The kidneys receive about 20% of the cardiac output in the resting state.
True or false: The kidneys receive about 20% of the cardiac output in the resting state.
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