An autoimmune disease that attacks the basement membranes of the glomerular capillaries could result in ________.

A. increased tubular osmolality
B. increased permeability to sodium in the distal convoluted tubules
C. increased permeability to water aquaporins in the collecting duct
D. increased plasma colloid osmotic pressure


Answer: A

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