Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Poorly functioning kidneys could lead to the development of uremia.
2. The kidneys lie medial to the backbone and just above the waistline.
3. In most people, the left kidney is slightly higher than the right kidney.
4. The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity just in front of the parietal peritoneum.
5. Because of their location, the kidneys are considered retroperitoneal.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
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