Which Structure(s) Is (Are) Most Important for Holding the Kidney

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which structure(s) is (are) most important for holding the kidney in place in the abdomen?

• A) renal vessels
• B) renal ligaments
• C) perirenal and pararenal fat layers and renal fascia
• D) the diaphragm, through its muscle tone

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Definitions:

Tight Junctions

Specialized connections between neighboring cells that create a waterproof barrier to prevent leaking of extracellular fluid.

Functional Structures

Physical or organizational forms designed specifically to achieve a particular purpose or perform a specific task efficiently.

Organ

In multicelled organisms, a structure that consists of tissues engaged in a collective task.

Fibroblasts

Cells in connective tissue that produce collagen and other fibers.