Renal Embryology
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The kidneys/urogenital system develops from

  • Intermediate mesoderm (correct)
  • Endoderm
  • Paraxial Mesoderm
  • Parietal Mesoderm
  • The suprarenal glands develop from

  • Intermediate mesoderm
  • Endoderm
  • Paraxial Mesoderm (correct)
  • Parietal Mesoderm
  • What is the first stage of kidney development?

  • Metanephros
  • Uronephros
  • Pronephros (correct)
  • Mesonephros
  • When does the pronephros develop and where does it develop?

    <p>Week 4; cervical region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second stage of kidney development?

    <p>Mesonephros</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When and where does the mesonephros develop?

    <p>Weeks 4-10: mid thorax-upper lumbar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the last stage of kidney development that will become our kidneys?

    <p>Metanephros</p> Signup and view all the answers

    T or F: Development of all three kidney systems and suprarenal glands is extra peritoneal

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The mesonephric (wolffian) duct gives rise to...

    <p>ureteric bud of the metanephric kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The nephron, kidneys, and tubules (PCT, DCT) arise from the intermediate mesoderm, specifically the....

    <p>Intermediate mesenchyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ureteric bud forms what?

    <p>Renal pelvis, major + minor calyces, collecting duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the urorectal septum come from and what does it separate?

    <p>Mesoderm, separates the cloaca into anterior (BLADDER), and posterior (RECTUM) portions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The following is an allantois remnant that connects the bladder with the umbillicus

    <p>Urachus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of bilateral renal agenesis?

    <p>Oligohydramnios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically occurs due to the fusion of right and left kidneys in horseshoe kidney?

    <p>Normal renal function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which condition might ectopic openings of the ureter bypass the bladder entirely?

    <p>Ectopic openings of urethra in females</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the condition of multiple kidneys?

    <p>Bifurcation of the ureteric bud</p> Signup and view all the answers

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