The kidney was one of the first organs to be successfully transplanted because it is so encapsulated and has limited vessels feeding into or out of it. How many major "connections" must be cut in transplant surgery for one kidney?

A. two: the renal artery and vein
B. three: the renal artery and vein and the urethra
C. three: the renal artery and vein and the ureter
D. five: the renal artery and vein, two ureters, and one urethra
E. four: the renal artery and vein, the ureter, and urethra


Answer: C

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