The kidneys need to be close to the aorta because high pressure is required to force blood through their filters.
I reni necessitano di essere vicini all'aorta a causa dell'alta pressione richiesta per filtrare il sangue.
| Front | why do the kidneys need to be close to the aorta? |
|---|---|
| Back | only high pressure can force the blood through the kidney’s filters |
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