Damage to the pores of the capillaries of the glomeruli that allows large amounts of albumin to leak into the urine, decreasing the amount of protein in the blood, is known as:
A)nephrotic syndrome.
B)hydronephrosis.
C)nephroptosis.
D)cystitis.

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The symptoms described in the question are characteristic of nephrotic syndrome, which occurs when the pores of the capillaries of the glomeruli in the kidneys become damaged and allow large amounts of protein, particularly albumin, to leak into the urine. This leads to a decrease in the amount of protein in the blood, swelling (edema), and other complications. Hydronephrosis is the swelling of the kidneys due to a build-up of urine, nephroptosis is a condition where the kidney drops down into the pelvic area when the patient stands up and cystitis is inflammation of the bladder.

Damage to the Pores of the Capillaries of the Glomeruli