The Kidneys Are ____ the Peritoneum, and the Term for This

question 190

Multiple Choice

The kidneys are ____ the peritoneum, and the term for this is ____.

• A)in front of/anteroperitoneal
• B)behind/posteroperitoneal
• C)in front of/ventroperitoneal
• D)behind/retroperitoneal

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Definitions:

Furosemide (Lasix)

A diuretic medication commonly used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease by increasing urine production.

Diuresis

The increased production and passage of urine, often induced by certain medications or conditions, leading to the removal of excess fluids from the body.

Clarification

The process of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.

Therapeutic Session

A scheduled period of treatment in a healthcare setting aimed at healing or relieving symptoms of a disease, disorder, or distress.