The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the renal system over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The renal system maintains fluid balance and contributes to electrolyte balance, acid/base balance, and disposal of nitrogenous waste products. In humans, the renal system comprises a pair of kidneys, a pair of ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, sphincter muscle and associated blood vessels. [ GOC:mtg_kidney_jan10 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6996269 GOC:yaf ]
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- mesenchymal cell differentiation involved in renal system development
- ureteric bud development
- renal system pattern specification
- urinary bladder development
- kidney development
- ureter development
- urethra development
- renal tubule development
- renal filtration cell differentiation
- renal system vasculature development