In glomerulonephritis, what damages the epithelial cells resulting in proteinuria?
a. Ischemia
b. Lysosomal enzymes
c. Compression from edema
d. Activated complement
e. Altered membrane permeability
Ans:
d. Activated complement
e. Altered membrane permeability
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