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The retroperitoneal kidney is...

The retroperitoneal kidney is

A

Kidney of fish

B

Kidney covered by peritoneum on ventral side

C

Kidney covered by peritoneum on dorsal side

D

Kidney uncovered by peritoneum on either side

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  • Assertion: Kidneys are retroperitoneal in position. Reason: Kidneys are covered with peritoneum only on ventral surface.

    A
    If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
    B
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    C
    If Assertion is true, but Reason is false
    D
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    Mesonephros
    C
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    D
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  • Assertion: Human kidney is retroperitoneal in position, Reason: Human kidney lies outside the peritoneal cavity.

    A
    Both Assertion and Reas are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
    B
    th Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is nor the cerrect explanation of Assertion
    C
    Asertion is true, but Reason is false
    D
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