Abby Normal was found to have massive amounts of protein in the urine. Urine vol

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Abby Normal was found to have massive amounts of protein in the urine. Urine volume was normal. Blood workup showed normal BUN and blood creatinine but blood protein levels were low. They also presented with edema. She was cross-eyed. One is likely to find with the person The condition is likely due to A. Nephritic syndrome B. Nephrotic syndrome C. Stroke D. Pyelitis The cause of this syndrome is A. A defect in the Micturition center of the Pons B. Blockage of the Ureter or Urethra by tumor or infection C. Inflammation of the Glomerulus with narrowing of the capillary lumen D. Disruption of the epithelial foot processes changing the filtration properties of the filtration membranes

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Answer B (Nephrotic syndrome)

It is a pathological condition in which loss of more protein in the urine and liver is unable to produce according to loss. This excess loss of albumin in urine may develop hypoalbuminemia. It is characterized by edema and cross-eyed etc.

Question 2

Answer D

The disruption of the epithelial foot processes changing the filtration properties of the filtration membrane. The membrane permeability is increased.

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