I WONDER - What Shape Are The Kidneys? Me Pregunto - Qué Forma Tienen Los Riñones?

The video explains the anatomy of kidneys, highlighting their shape, growth, and positioning in the body. It describes how kidneys are named after their bean-like shape and discusses their size relative to body growth. The right kidney is smaller due to the liver's position. Adult kidneys weigh about 160g, comparable to a hockey puck or billiard ball.

What is the reason behind the name 'kidneys'?

• They are named after a city.

• They resemble red legumes.

• They are shaped like a heart.

• They are named after a famous scientist.

How do kidneys change as you grow?

• They change shape but not size.

• They grow as your body grows.

• They shrink over time.

• They remain the same size.

Why is the right kidney smaller than the left?

• It is naturally smaller in all humans.

• It is more protected by the rib cage.

• It is closer to the heart.

• It has to make room for the liver.

What is the approximate weight of an adult human kidney?

• 200g

• 160g

• 250g

• 100g

Which of the following objects is similar in weight to an adult kidney?

• A golf ball

• A baseball

• A hockey disc

• A tennis ball