Kidneys of mammals are present on either side of vertebral column at the level of

  • A

    ${10^{th}}$ thoracic to ${3^{rd}}$ lumbar vertebrae

  • B

    ${12^{th}}$ thoracic to ${5^{th}}$ lumbar vertebrae

  • C

    ${12^{th}}$ thoracic to ${3^{rd}}$ lumbar vertebrae

  • D

    ${10^{th}}$ thoracic to ${5^{th}}$ lumbar vertebrae

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