Technically, the kidneys are located

A) in the pelvic cavity.
B) in the abdominal cavity.
C) behind the pleural membranes.
D) behind the peritoneal membrane.
E) in the thoracic cavity.


D) behind the peritoneal membrane.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The most immediate threat to the life of a patient with severe burns is ________

A) heat loss B) pain C) infection D) eschar E) fluid loss

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