During a kidney transplant procedure, the renal artery and vein of the donor kidney are connected to the recipient's
A) renal artery and vein.
B) iliac artery and vein.
C) aorta and inferior vena cava.
D) aorta and portal vein.
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During a kidney transplant procedure, the renal artery and vein of the donor kidney are connected to the recipient's iliac artery and vein. This allows for proper blood flow to and from the transplanted kidney. The aorta and inferior vena cava and aorta and portal vein are not typically used in kidney transplant procedures.

During a Kidney Transplant Procedure, the Renal Artery and Vein