The major occupant of the retroperitoneal space is the:
a. kidneys.
b. lungs.
c. spleen.
d. bladder.
A
The kidneys occupy most of the retroperitoneal space, lying behind the abdominal cavity, beside the abdominal aorta. The lungs and bladder lie outside the peritoneum, but not in the retroperito-neal area. The spleen is within the peritoneum.
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