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In humans, kidneys which help in the filtration of blood, are located in the ______ region, one on either side of the ______.

A
Thoracic cage, lungs
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Thoracic cage, heart
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Backbone, abdomen
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Abdomen, backbone
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Solution

The correct option is B Abdomen, backbone

The kidneys in the human body are the main excretory organs responsible for filtering out nitrogenous wastes from the blood. The bean-shaped organs are found in pairs in the abdomen, one on either side of the backbone near the waist.

So, the correct answer is option D.


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