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The right kidney is lower than the left kidney, since it has to accommodate a particular organ. Which organ is it?

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Lungs

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Heart

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C

Liver

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Stomach

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Solution

The correct option is C
Liver

The liver is triangular in shape, with the narrow part tapering downwards. The right kidney is lower than the left kidney in order to accommodate the tapering part of the liver.

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