Question

Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Kidneys of vertebrates are called retroperitoneal organs.
Reason (R): They are lined by visceral peritoneum only on their ventral side.
The correct answer is

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true, (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true

Hint:

"Retro" means behind. Retroperitoneal = Behind the peritoneum.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A