Multiple choice

Which of the following statements concerning renal development is INCORRECT?

  1. There are three kidney structures that are formed at different times during development.

  2. The final adult kidney originates from the pronephros.

  3. The ureteric bud leads to the formation of draining system.

  4. The capillaries invaginate the tubules to form glomeruli.

  5. The final adult kidney rises up the body during normal development.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

It is not the correct statement as it is the metanephros, which goes on to become the adult kidney.

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