In glomerulonephritis, the permeability of the filtration membrane increases, allowing proteins to cross the membrane. Which of the following would you expect to observe?
A) Increase in filtration volume
B) Anuria - no urine production
C) Necrosis of the renal corpuscle
D) Low protein levels in the filtrate
E) No change in the filtrate

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An increase in the permeability of the filtration membrane in glomerulonephritis allows larger molecules, such as proteins, that are normally retained in the blood to pass into the filtrate. This can lead to an increase in the filtration volume due to the osmotic effect of the proteins in the filtrate, drawing more water into the filtrate.

In Glomerulonephritis, the Permeability of the Filtration Membrane Increases, Allowing