Damage to the Pores of the Capillaries of the Glomeruli

question 189

Multiple Choice

Damage to the pores of the capillaries of the glomeruli that allows large amounts of albumin to leak into the urine, decreasing the amount of protein in the blood, is known as:

• A)nephrotic syndrome.
• B)hydronephrosis.
• C)nephroptosis.
• D)cystitis.

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