Which of the Following Is Not True About the Anatomy

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about the anatomy of the urinary system?

• A) The kidneys are retroperitoneal.
• B) The ureters connect the kidneys to the urinary bladder.
• C) The urethra of males is longer than the urethra of females.
• D) The kidneys are at equal heights within the pelvic cavity.
• E) The right kidney is located more inferiorly than the left kidney.

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Definitions:

Glomerulus

A network of capillaries enclosed in the Bowman's capsule in the kidney, playing a critical role in the body's process of filtering blood to form urine.

Afferent Arterioles

Structures that deliver blood to the glomeruli of the kidneys.

Tubular Reabsorption

The process by which the nephrons in the kidneys return essential molecules and ions from the filtrate back into the bloodstream.

Nutrients

Substances obtained from food that are vital for growth, metabolism, and the body’s overall functioning.