The only embryonic kidney that survives into adulthood is the
A) pronephros.
B) mesonephros.
C) metanephros.
D) paranephros.

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The metanephros is the only embryonic kidney that develops into the functional adult kidney. The pronephros and mesonephros are primitive embryonic kidneys that are replaced by the metanephros during development. The paranephros is a non-functional embryonic structure that gives rise to the adrenal gland.

The Only Embryonic Kidney That Survives into Adulthood Is the