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Choose the correct statements about the anatomy of the kidney :
I. Kidney is located dorsolaterally and it is a retroperitoneal organ
II. There are two major types of nephrons - cortical nephron and juxtamedullary nephron
III. Size of the filtration slit of glomerulus is 80 nm
IV. Bowman’s capsule opens into DCT followed by loop of Henle and further by PCT

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I, II and III only
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I and II only
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II, III and IV only
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II, and IV only
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Solution

The correct option is B I and II only
Kidney is located dorsolaterally and it is a retroperitoneal organ. The kidneys are considered “retroperitoneal” organs, which means they sit behind a lining in the abdominal cavity, unlike all other abdominal organs.

There are 2 major types of nephrons - cortical and juxtamedullary nephrons. Cortical nephrons have a short loop of Henle, which penetrates only the outer renal medulla. Juxtamedullary nephrons have a long loop of Henle extending deep into the renal medulla.

Size of the filtration slit of glomerulus is around 25 nm.
Bowman’s capsule opens into PCT (proximal convoluted tubule) followed by loop of Henle and further by DCT (Distal convoluted tubule).

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