Layers that hold the kidneys in place

1.      Of the layers of tissue that surround the kidney, which layer is continuous with the outer layer of the ureter?

a)      Renal capsule

b)     Renal fascia

c)      Adipose capsule

d)     Peritoneum

2.      The layer that holds the kidney in place within the abdominal cavity is called the

a)      Peritoneum

b)     Nephron

c)      Adipose capsule

d)     Renal capsule

3.      What of the following terms best describes the location of the kidneys

a)      Intracranial

b)     Retroperitoneal

c)      Intraperitoneal

d)      Pelvic

e)      Cervical

f)       Thoracic

g)      Cephalic