Intermediate Mesoderm

Question 1

During the 5th week of development each mesonephric duct sprouts this side-branch?

Answer 1

Ureteric Bud

Question 2

This side branch gathers around its tip a cluster of mesenchymal cells called ?

Answer 2

Metanephric Cap

Question 3

This structure is a tangled knot of renal capillaries?

Answer 3

Glomerulus

Question 4

These are funnel shaped tributaries of the renal pelvis?

Answer 4

Calyces

Question 5

The kidneys ascend to the lumbar region during these weeks of development?

Answer 5

6-10 weeks

Question 6

The metanephric kidney begins to produce ‘urine’ during this week of development?

Answer 6

Week 10

Question 7

What is the mesonephric duct also known as?

Answer 7

Wolffian Duct

Question 8

Where is the gene SRY normally expressed?

Answer 8

Male Genital Ridge

Question 9

Which cells secrete Anti-Mullerian Hormone?

Answer 9

Sertoli Cells

Question 10

In male embryos the paramesonephric duct is destroyed during these weeks?

Answer 10

8-10 weeks

Question 11

Which enzyme converts testosterone to dihrydrotestosterone?

Answer 11

5-Alpha Reductase

Question 12

In females, Gartner’s Cysts are remnants of which tissue?

Answer 12

Mesonephric Duct