Which statement regarding the location of the kidneys is correct?
A) The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity within the peritoneal membrane.
B) The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity outside of the peritoneal membrane.
C) The kidneys are located in the thoracic cavity within the pleural membrane.
D) The kidneys are located in the thoracic cavity outside the pleural membrane.

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The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity but behind the peritoneum, which is a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity. This area behind the peritoneum is called the retroperitoneal space. Therefore, option B is the correct statement.

Which Statement Regarding the Location of the Kidneys Is Correct