A true statement describing the differences in the pediatric genitourinary system compared with the adult genitourinary system is that
A) The young infant's kidneys can more effectively concentrate urine than an adult's kidneys.
B) After 6 years of age, kidney function is nearly like that of an adult.
C) Unlike adults, most children do not regain normal kidney function after acute renal failure.
D) Young children have shorter urethras, which can predispose them to UTIs.
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