The Kidneys Are Both Protected and Held in Place by Cushions

question 39

Multiple Choice

The kidneys are both protected and held in place by cushions of fat.In cases of rapid weight loss,the kidneys may drop to a lower position,possibly causing kinks in a nearby tubular organ.If this happens,urine will back up into the kidneys,severely damaging them.What organ(s) is/are most-likely kinked in this situation?

• A)urethra
• B)ureters
• C)renal arteries
• D)nephrons
• E)renal veins

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