A 23 year old patient comes to GP due to abdo pain. Radiology report shows no finding to explain pain but is noted that patient has 1 kideny. GP explains to patient that his right kidney is absent and states that this is probably a result of a fialure of an embryonic structure to form on the right side which normally induces formation fo hte kidney. 1. Which structure is the physician referring to that normally induces the development of the adult kidney?

How do you remember renal physiology?
Use the mnemonic, A WET BED: A) maintenance of ACID-base balance; W) maintenance of WATER balance; E) balance of ELECTROLYTES; T) removal of TOXINS; B) control of BLOOD pressure; E) production of ERYTHROPOIETIN; and D) metabolism of vitamin D.