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Comma-shaped Body


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As the renal vesicle grows, differentiates and undergoes further morphological changes, its proximal portion elongates, forming a comma-shaped cleft. The comma-shaped body is a transitional nephron stage and is comprised of a connecting segment and distal and proximal segments.
Comma-shaped Body
Multiple Ancestors Single Ancestor No Descendants Develops from Part of Parent
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