Pain from the kidneys is usually referred by way of the
A) autonomic pathways to the inferior pelvic organs.
B) sympathetic pathways to the T11-L2 dermatomes.
C) somatic pathways to the left shoulder.
D) parasympathetic pathways to the T1-T2 dermatomes.

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Kidney pain is typically referred to the T11-L2 dermatomes via sympathetic pathways, which correspond to the lower back and flank areas.

Pain from the Kidneys Is Usually Referred by Way of the