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All of the following are true of the kidneys, except that they are: a) located in...

All of the following are true of the kidneys, except that they are:

a) located in a position that is retroperitoneal

b) surrounded by a renal capsule

c) located within the peritoneum

d) held in place by the renal fascia

e) surrounded by a thick layer of adipose tissue

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All of the following are true for kidney.

  • Kidneys are retroperitoneal organ. They are located behind the peritoneum and only some portion of the kidney is covered by the peritoneum anteriorly.
  • The kidneys are covered by the renal capsule.
  • Kidneys are hold in place by the renal fascia.
  • They are always surrounded by thick layer of adipose tissue or also called as perirenal fat.
  • These all options are correct about kidney except option c .
  • Kidneys are not located within the peritoneum they are located behind the peritoneum .Hence option c is not true about kidney.
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