Multiple choice

Think about the digestive system. In humans, the right kidney is positioned slightly lower than the left kidney. Why?

  1. The left kidney is crowded upwards by the liver.

  2. The right kidney is crowded downwards by the liver.

  3. Lung position effects the position of the left kidney.

  4. Both kidneys are at exactly the same level in humans.
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Explanation

The liver is a large organ located on the right side of the abdominal cavity, which pushes the right kidney slightly lower than the left one.

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