All of the following are True of the kidneys, except that they are
A) located in a position that is retroperitoneal.
B) surrounded by a fibrous capsule.
C) located partly within the pelvic cavity.
D) held in place by the renal fascia.
E) covered by peritoneum.

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The kidneys are not located partly within the pelvic cavity. They are located in the abdominal cavity, between the levels of the 12th thoracic and 3rd lumbar vertebrae on either side of the vertebral column.

All of the Following Are True of the Kidneys, Except