Embryology of The Urinary System

Question 1

The urinary system is derived from what area of the developing embryo?

Answer 1

Intermediate mesoderm

Question 2

What is the sequence for the formation of the urinary system?

Answer 2

Pronephros
Mesonephros
Metanephros

Question 3

What are the features and functions of the pronephros?

Answer 3

1st kidney system with its duct extending from cervical region to cloaca. It the drives the next developmental stage