Diabetes Can Cause a Condition Called Nephrotic Syndrome in Which

question 63

Multiple Choice

Diabetes can cause a condition called nephrotic syndrome in which a person will suffer a loss of osmotic pressure with fluid from the plasma leaving blood vessels causing Edema (swelling) .Which of the following is likely the cause of this condition?

• A) a loss of intrinsic factor from the plasma via the urine
• B) a loss of hypoxia-inducible factor via the urine
• C) release of albumin protein into the urine
• D) an increase in EPO production by the kidneys

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