Nephrotic Syndrome

Nephrotic Syndrome ( 36 Questions)

A nurse is explaining the role of the glomerular filtration barrier in nephrotic syndrome to a client. Which component of the glomerular filtration barrier is primarily responsible for preventing the loss of proteins, such as albumin, into the urine?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. The glomerular endothelium is part of the glomerular filtration barrier, but it primarily restricts the passage of blood cells and large molecules.

B) Correct. The glomerular basement membrane acts as a selective barrier that prevents the loss of proteins, including albumin, into the urine.

C) Incorrect. Podocytes play a role in maintaining the integrity of the filtration barrier, but they are not the primary component responsible for preventing protein loss.

D) Incorrect. Bowman's capsule is involved in the initial filtration of blood components but does not play a direct role in preventing protein loss.




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