Select the correct pathologic indication for each statement or description.(Select each choice only once.)
-Normal kidney that fails to ascend into the abdomen,but rather,remains in the pelvis

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A kidney that fails to ascend into the abdomen is considered an ectopic kidney, meaning it is located in an abnormal position, such as in the pelvis.

(Note: Horseshoe kidney is a separate pathology in which the two kidneys fuse together at the lower end during development, forming a shape resembling a horseshoe. This is not the correct answer for this statement.)

Select the Correct Pathologic Indication for Each Statement or Description