The Kidneys Are Both Protected and Held in Place by Cushions

question 17

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)renal arteries
• C)ureters
• D)renal veins

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Recognize the importance of socialization in developing prosocial behavior.

Understand mutualism and its explanations for cooperative behavior.

Understand the concept of empathy and its role in prosocial behavior.

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