Which of the following is not true about the anatomy of the urinary system? a. The right kidney is located more inferiorly than the left kidney. b. The kidneys are retroperitoneal. c. The urethra of males is longer than the urethra of females. d. The kidneys are at equal heights within the pelvic cavity. e. The ureters connect the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

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Jordyn Lara

27 December, 02:02

Which of the following is not true about the anatomy of the urinary system? a. The right kidney is located more inferiorly than the left kidney. b. The kidneys are retroperitoneal. c. The urethra of males is longer than the urethra of females. d. The kidneys are at equal heights within the pelvic cavity. e. The ureters connect the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

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Peep · Answer 1

d. The kidneys are at equal heights within the pelvic cavity.

Jakob Stevens · Answer 2

The kidneys are at equal heights within the pelvic cavity

Explanation:

The kidneys are the paired organs located between the peritoneum and the posterior abdominal wall. Kidneys are said to be retroperitoneal because of their position posterior to the peritoneum.

Kidneys are located on either side of the vertebral column in the lumbar region where the low rib cage protects them. The right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney. This is due to the fact that the liver is the largest gland and occupies considerable space on the right side superior to the kidney.