All of the Following are True of the Kidneys Except

Question

All of the following are true of the kidneys except that they are
A) located in a position that is retroperitoneal.
B) surrounded by a fibrous capsule.
C) located partly within the pelvic cavity.
D) held in place by the renal fascia.
E) covered by peritoneum.

Accepted Answer

The kidneys are not located partly within the pelvic cavity. They are retroperitoneal and are held in place by the renal fascia, surrounded by a fibrous capsule, and not covered by peritoneum.