Why is the urinary albumin excretion rate an indication of renal damage from diabetes or hypertension?
A. Diabetes and hypertension may damage the glomerulus, causing excess albumin loss during filtration.
B. Albumin in the urine is a sign of end-stage renal failure.
C. Diabetes results in increased plasma albumin concentrations, which damages the glomerulus.
D. Both diabetes and hypertension result in excess retention of albumin by the kidneys.
Answer: A
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