metanephros Synonyms

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metanephros Meaning

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The most posterior of the three pairs of embryonic renal organs developed in many vertebrates.

The metanephros, also known as the permanent kidney, forms from a rudimentary structure during embryonic development.
The metanephros is located in the abdominal cavity, posterior to the adrenal glands and superior to the bladder.
The metanephros originates from the intermediate mesoderm and undergoes complex interactions with the ureteric bud to form the kidney.
The metanephros consists of nephrons, each containing a glomerulus and a renal tubule system.
Nephrons filter waste products from the blood and produce urine, which is excreted through the ureter to the bladder.
The metanephros is responsible for maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance, regulating blood pressure, and removing toxins from the body.
In the developing fetus, the metanephros gradually takes over the excretory function from the mesonephros, the transient embryonic kidney.
Malformations of the metanephros can lead to kidney diseases and congenital anomalies.
The metanephros is susceptible to damage from various agents, such as infections, toxins, and autoimmune disorders.
Understanding the development and function of the metanephros is essential for advancing our knowledge of kidney biology and treating kidney diseases.

The most posterior of the three pairs of embryonic renal organs developed in many vertebrates.

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The metanephros, also known as the permanent kidney, forms from a rudimentary structure during embryonic development.

The metanephros is located in the abdominal cavity, posterior to the adrenal glands and superior to the bladder.

The metanephros originates from the intermediate mesoderm and undergoes complex interactions with the ureteric bud to form the kidney.

The metanephros consists of nephrons, each containing a glomerulus and a renal tubule system.