Question

Where are the kidneys situated?

(a) Between the 7^th and 10^th ribs

(b) Between the last thoracic and third lumbar vertebra

(c) Between the 8^th and 9^th ribs

(d) Between the first and second thoracic vertebra

I got this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

I'm obligated to ask this question of Human Excretory System in section Excretory Products and Elimination of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Right choice is (b) Between the last thoracic and third lumbar vertebra

Easy explanation: Kidneys are reddish-brown, bean-shaped structures situated between the levels of the last thoracic and third lumbar vertebra close to the dorsal inner wall of the abdominal cavity.