metanephros

definite kidney

In mammals, the metanephros is the excretory organ of the fetus, which develops into the mature kidney and is formed from the rear portion of the nephrogenic cord. The metanephros is an endocrine and metabolic organ that filters the blood and excretes the end products of body metabolism in the form of urine[GO].

Type Organ
Structure parente kidney
Nom latin definite kidney
FMA ID 72172

Questions fréquentes

What is the metanephros?
In mammals, the metanephros is the excretory organ of the fetus, which develops into the mature kidney and is formed from the rear portion of the nephrogenic cord. The metanephros is an endocrine and metabolic organ that filters the blood and excretes the end products of body metabolism in the form
What is the Latin name for the metanephros?
The Latin name for the metanephros is definite kidney.

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