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When comparing the position of the two kidneys.
a. they are at the same level.
b. the right kidney is slightly superior to the left kidney.
c. the right kidney is slightly inferior to the left kidney.
d. the right kidney is anterior to the left kidney.
Introduction :
Urinary system or the excretory system is the organ system present in mammals and other animals. The main function of this system is to get rid of the toxic chemicals, especially nitrogenous waster produced by the body in various biochemical processes. The kidney is the chief organ of the excretory system.
Answer to Problem 1PL
Correct answer :
The correct answer is option (c).
Explanation of Solution
Explanation/justification for the correct answer :
Option (c) the right kidney is slightly inferior to the left kidney. The kidney is present in abdominal cavity. The right kidney lies just beneath the liver. Due to the large size of liver, it is present slightly downwards or inferior as compared to the left kidney. Hence, the correct answer is option (c).
Explanation for incorrect answer :
Option (a) they are present at same positions. The right and the left kidneys are slightly different. They are not aligned at the same position. The presence of liver above the right kidney makes is slightly inferior to the left one. So, this option is incorrect.
Option (b) right kidney is superior to the left kidney. The right kidney is slightly downwards, so, the left kidney is superior to the right one. So, option (b) is incorrect.
Option (d) the right kidney is inferior to the left kidney. The right and the left kidney are retroperitoneal in position and lie in the same plane. So, option (d) is incorrect.
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