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Incorrect - The urorectal septum divides the cloaca into the urogenital sinus and the rectum. Adult kidneys develop from the metanephros and the ureteric bud.
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d
Urorectal Septum
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Incorrect - The early stage embryological kidney develops from the mesonephros but is ultimately resorbed. Adult kidneys develop from the metanephros and the ureteric bud.
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b
Mesonephros
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Correct - The adult kidneys develop from the metanephros and the ureteric bud.
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a
Metanephros
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Incorrect - The bladder develops from the cloaca, and the perineal body is formed at the point where the urorectal septum meets the cloacal membrane. Adult kidneys develop from the metanephros and the ureteric bud.
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c
Cloaca
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Incorrect - The urachus ultimately becomes the allantois, a fibrous cord, that passes from the bladder to the umbilicus. Adult kidneys develop from the metanephros and the ureteric bud.
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e
Urachus
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Development of the urinary tract
Topic
171
Embryology
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A 6-month-old baby has recently been diagnosed with horseshoe kidney disease. His parents are confused as during the pregnancy they were informed that their child was healthy and developing well.

Which of the following embryological structures does the adult kidney develop from?
a