Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

25. The Urinary System

The Kidneys

Anatomy & Physiology

25. The Urinary System

The Kidneys

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the location of the kidneys?

The kidneys are located in the cranial cavity, adjacent to the brain.

The kidneys are located in the pelvic cavity, inferior to the bladder.

The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity, posterior to the peritoneum.

The kidneys are located in the thoracic cavity, anterior to the heart.

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Understand the basic anatomy of the human body and the location of major cavities: cranial, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic.

Recognize that the kidneys are part of the urinary system, which is primarily located in the abdominal region.

Identify the term 'retroperitoneal,' which describes the position of the kidneys as being behind the peritoneum in the abdominal cavity.

Eliminate incorrect options by considering the anatomical relationships: the kidneys are not in the cranial cavity (which houses the brain), nor in the thoracic cavity (which contains the heart and lungs), nor in the pelvic cavity (which is below the bladder).

Conclude that the correct description of the kidneys' location is in the abdominal cavity, posterior to the peritoneum, based on anatomical knowledge.