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 vessels must be cut in transplant surgery for one kidney?
A)two: the renal artery and vein
B)three: the renal artery and vein and one urethra
C)three: the renal artery and vein and one ureter
D)four: the renal artery and vein and the ureter and urethra
E)five: the renal artery and vein,two ureters and one urethra

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In transplant surgery for one kidney, three major vessels must be cut: the renal artery and vein and one ureter. The urethra is not cut in the transplant surgery as it is connected to the bladder, which remains in the recipient's body. Therefore, the correct option is C.

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