Question 1
Technically, the kidneys are located
◦ behind the peritoneal membrane.
◦ in the abdominal cavity.
◦ in the thoracic cavity.
◦ in the pelvic cavity.
◦ behind the pleural membranes.
Question 2
Blood flow through the kidney includes a feature seen in only a few organs. What is it?
◦ veins containing highly oxygenated blood
◦ anastomoses
◦ arterial shunts
◦ vascular sinuses
◦ portal system