In the nephrotic syndrome, the glomeruli are damaged by inflammation and allow small _______ to pass through into the urine
ANS:
proteins
In nephrotic syndrome, the glomeruli are damaged by inflammation and allow small proteins such as albumin to enter the urine. This creates a deficit of protein in the circulation volume (hypoalbuminemia), which leads to massive edema.
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