Kidney Development & Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Metanephric mass is invaded by what for induction of uriniferous tubule (nephron) development.
A
Metanephric diverticulum
2
Q
What renal structures develop from metanephric diverticulum?
A
Ureter
Renal Pelvis
Calyces
Straight & arched collecting tubules
3
Q
Renal agenesis defect?
A
Absence of diverticulum
4
Q
Discoid (pancake) kidney defect
A
Fusion of kidneys during ascent
5
Q
Horseshoe kidney
A
Pancake kidney ascending and stuck at IMA creating a horsesho
6
Q
Pelvic kidney
A
Failure of ascent
7
Q
Development of suprarenal glands
A
Cortex develops from mesenchye lining of ab wall
Medulla develops from neural crest cells -> sympathetic preaortic ganglia