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What is the main function of the size selective barrier of the GBM in glomerular filtration?
What is the main function of the size selective barrier of the GBM in glomerular filtration?
What is the primary cause of oedema in nephrotic syndrome?
What is the primary cause of oedema in nephrotic syndrome?
What is the most common cause of primary nephrotic syndrome?
What is the most common cause of primary nephrotic syndrome?
What is the reason for elevated serum lipid levels in nephrotic syndrome?
What is the reason for elevated serum lipid levels in nephrotic syndrome?
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What is the primary function of the glomerular capillary walls?
What is the primary function of the glomerular capillary walls?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the glomerular basement membrane?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the glomerular basement membrane?
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What is a common complication of nephrotic syndrome?
What is a common complication of nephrotic syndrome?
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What is the effect of nephrotic syndrome on glomerular capillary wall permeability?
What is the effect of nephrotic syndrome on glomerular capillary wall permeability?
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What is the molecular weight of proteins that are NOT found in the ultrafiltrate?
What is the molecular weight of proteins that are NOT found in the ultrafiltrate?
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Which structure is responsible for allowing the glomerular filtrate to pass through?
Which structure is responsible for allowing the glomerular filtrate to pass through?
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What is the term for the resulting fluid after plasma has been filtered through the glomerular capillary walls?
What is the term for the resulting fluid after plasma has been filtered through the glomerular capillary walls?
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What is the purpose of the epithelial cell foot processes?
What is the purpose of the epithelial cell foot processes?
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What is a cause of the hypercoagulable state in nephrotic syndrome?
What is a cause of the hypercoagulable state in nephrotic syndrome?
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What is the most common age range for the idiopathic nephrotic syndrome to appear?
What is the most common age range for the idiopathic nephrotic syndrome to appear?
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What is a complication of the nephrotic syndrome?
What is a complication of the nephrotic syndrome?
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What percentage of patients have MCNS?
What percentage of patients have MCNS?
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What is a cause of the loss of opsonins in the urine?
What is a cause of the loss of opsonins in the urine?
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