Question

Assertion (A): The right kidney is lower than the left kidney.
Reason (R): The right hypochondrium is occupied by the liver.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Anatomical positioning of organs can influence each other’s locations, especially in tightly packed regions like the abdomen.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The right kidney lies slightly lower than the left kidney due to the presence of the liver in the right upper quadrant (right hypochondrium). This pushes the right kidney downward compared to the left.