The kidneys and ureters are retroperitoneal organs because only the anterior side of the organ is covered by peritoneum. True False
Added by Eugene U.
Close
Step 1
" Retroperitoneal organs are those that are located behind the peritoneum, which is the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity. These organs are not completely surrounded by the peritoneum but are situated posterior to it. Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Adi S and 96 other Biology educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Recognizing the General Appearance and Position of the Kidneys Read each statement regarding position and general appearance of the kidneys. Then, click and drag each to the appropriate category to classify it as a true or false statement. TRUE FALSE A midsagittal section would not show either kidney. The concavity of the kidney is called the hilus. The kidneys are superior to the adrenal glands. The kidneys each have one ureter. On average, each kidney weighs about 1 kg. Both kidneys are found within the peritoneal cavity.
Adi S.
True or False: The descending loop of Henle is located in the cortex of the nephron. False Which of these is part of the juxtaglomerular apparatus? - ascending loop - descending loop - afferent arteriole - Bowman's capsule
Which of the following is not true about the anatomy of the urinary system? Multiple Choice The kidneys are retroperitoneal. The ureters connect the kidneys to the urinary bladder. The urethra of males is longer than the urethra of females. The kidneys are at equal heights within the pelvic cavity. The right kidney is located more inferiorly than the left kidney.
Madhur L.
Recommended Textbooks
Biology for AP Courses
Objective Biology for NEET
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Transcript
18,000,000+
Students on Numerade
Trusted by students at 8,000+ universities
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD