The urogenital system, including kidneys and gonads, develops from which specific mesodermal region?
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Correct answer: Intermediate mesoderm
The intermediate mesoderm is located between the paraxial and lateral plate mesoderm. It is the embryonic source of the kidneys (pronephros, mesonephros, metanephros) and the gonadal ridges.
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