The Cause of a Decreased Glomerular Filtration Rate in Rapidly

question 2

Multiple Choice

The cause of a decreased glomerular filtration rate in rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis is due to the development of:

• A) podocyte proliferation.
• B) small vessel thrombosis.
• C) albumin that gets trapped in the loop of Henle.
• D) collagen and fibrin deposits that develop into crescents.

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