The numbers of nephrons reach a developmental maximum at:
a. 16 weeks gestation
b. 24 weeks gestation
c. 36 weeks gestation
d. 6 months of age

Nephrogenesis in the embryo starts at which stage of gestation?
a. 6 weeks
b. 12 weeks
c. 18 weeks
d. 24 weeks

The two components of a renal corpuscle are the:
a. Afferent arteriole and the glomerulus
b. Glomerular (Bowman’s) capsule and the first convoluted tubule
c. Glomerulus and the juxtaglomerular apparatus
d. Glomerulus and the glomerular (Bowman’s) capsule

The terminal nephron drains remaining filtrate into the:
a. Minor calyx
b. Major calyx
c. Proximal collecting duct
d. Distal collecting duct

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