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Kidneys are attached to the abdominal cavity

Correct answer: B. Lateral abdominal wall

  • A. Dorsal abdominal wall
  • B. Lateral abdominal wall
  • C. Ventral abdominal wall
  • D. All of these

Explanation

The correct answer is Option B: Lateral abdominal wall. The kidneys are retroperitoneal organs, meaning they are located behind the peritoneum, and they are positioned towards the lateral sides of the abdominal cavity. Option A, the dorsal abdominal wall, is incorrect because the kidneys are not directly attached to the back wall; they are more towards the sides. Option C, the ventral abdominal wall, is incorrect because the kidneys are not located towards the front of the body. Option D, All of these, is incorrect because the kidneys are not attached to all abdominal walls.

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