What Is the Average Length and Width of Kidney in an Adult

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the average length and width of kidney in an adult?

• A) 12cm long and 3 cm wide
• B) 12 cm long and 6 cm wide
• C) 6 cm long and 3 cm wide
• D) 6 cm long and 12 cm wide

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