Which zone of the prostate originates from the Wolffian duct tissue:
central zone
peripheral zone
transitional zone
periurethral glands
Correct Answer :
A. central zone
peripheral and transitional zones; along with the periurethral glands are derivatives of the urogenital sinus.
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