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The filtration barrier at the glomerulus is normally permeable to molecules up to approximately 60,000 daltons in size. Thus the plasma proteins do not ordinarily enter the glomerus filtrate. In the presence of pathology that makes the glomerulus "leaky," plasma proteins can be filtered, with serious consequences for renal function, and also for other functions of the body. Consider an individual who develops a pathology that only results in a leaky glomerulus (permeable to plasma proteins) 1. Predict the changes (increase/decrease/no change) that will be present in the following parameters in the steady state as a consequence of this pathology AND EXPLAIN WHY Parameters: plasma protein concentration, plasma colloid osmotic (oncotic) pressue, total body sodium, plasma volume, interstitial fluid volume

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Please work your pathology problem on your own, I will bring this to your attention Sabrina. -R.K Dearth

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