A Patient Is Suffering from Nephrotic Syndrome, and It Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is suffering from nephrotic syndrome, and it is found that his urine has an abnormally high level of protein. What is most likely to happen in this scenario?

• A) Net filtration pressure will decrease.
• B) Bowman's space colloid osmotic pressure will decrease.
• C) Plasma colloid osmotic pressure will increase.
• D) Blood volume will increase.
• E) Interstitial fluid volume will increase.

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