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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

lf both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D

If both Assertion and Reason are false

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  • The retroperitoneal kidney is

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    B
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    C
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    Kidney covered by peritoneum on dorsal side
    D
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    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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