Question

Assertion (A): Kidneys of vertebrates are retroperitoneal organs.
Reason (R): They are covered by the visceral peritoneum only on their ventral side.

• A. A and R are true. R is the correct explanation for A
• B. A and R are true. But R is not the correct explanation for A
• C. A is true. But R is false
• D. A is false. But R is true

Hint:

Clarify the anatomical terms related to organ positioning and peritoneum coverage to avoid confusion, especially in medical and anatomical studies.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The assertion is correct as kidneys are indeed retroperitoneal, meaning they are located behind the peritoneum. However, the reason is incorrect because the kidneys are actually covered by the parietal peritoneum, not the visceral peritoneum, and not only on their ventral side but rather primarily on their posterior side.