Which statement regarding the location of the kidneys is correct?
A) The kidneys are located in the thoracic cavity within the pleural membrane.
B) The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity within the peritoneal membrane.
C) The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity outside of the peritoneal membrane.
D) The kidneys are located in the thoracic cavity outside the pleural membrane.
C
Explanation:
A) As in humans, the kidneys are retroperitoneal (outside the peritoneal cavity).
B) As in humans, the kidneys are retroperitoneal (outside the peritoneal cavity).
D) As in humans, the kidneys are retroperitoneal (outside the peritoneal cavity).
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