Which of the following makes the kidneys of a child more susceptible to trauma compared to those of an adult?
a. The kidneys are less protected in the child due to unossified ribs and less fat padding.
b. Backward falls are associated with direct compression of the kidneys.
c. The kidneys are much smaller and closer to the surface.
d. There are not as many renal tubules, and the kidneys themselves are not as thick as the adult kidneys.
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A Correct. The kidneys of a child are more susceptible to trauma compared to those of an adult because the kidneys are less protected in the child due to unossified ribs, less fat padding, and larger size proportional to the abdomen.
B Incorrect. The kidneys of a child are more susceptible to trauma from compression force to the abdomen, not from backward falls.
C Incorrect. The kidneys of a child are more susceptible to trauma but not because they are smaller and closer to the surface.
D Incorrect. The kidneys of a child are more susceptible to trauma but not because they are smaller. They have the same number of renal tubules as a mature kidney.
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