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Rudiy27
3 years ago
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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true of the kidney? A. Each kidney is approximately the same size as an adult’s fist.

B. Is located posterior to the abdominal peritoneum. C. Are well protected by ribs 10 – 12. D. Is very poorly vascularized. E. A, B, and C are correct
Biology
1 answer:
vladimir1956 [14]3 years ago
7 0

Answer: Option E.

A,B and C are correct.

Explanation:

Kidney is a bean shaped organ normally found in vertebrates. It is located posterior to the abdominal peritoneum. Kidney is well protected by ribs 10-12 , abdominal muscles, back muscles .kidney is about 11cm in length in adults. Kidney receives blood from the arteries and exist blood through the veins. Each kidney is attached to a ureter which harbour and carries urine to the bladder .Each kidney is approximately the same size as adult clenched fist(10cm). The main function of the kidney is excretion of wastes and urine.

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