An individual has been diagnosed with persistent proteinuria. This condition is due to damage in which one of the following regions of the nephron?
A) loop of Henle
B) proximal tubule
C) glomerular capsule
D) distal tubule
E) collecting duct

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Persistent proteinuria is often due to damage in the glomerular capsule, where the filtration barrier is compromised, allowing proteins to pass into the urine.

An Individual Has Been Diagnosed with Persistent Proteinuria