What happens to blood concentration of plasma proteins in an individual with renal disease that results...

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What happens to blood concentration of plasma proteinsin an individual with renal disease that results in either (a)damage to the filtration membrane or (b) decreased filtration atthe filtration membrane? (5 points)

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a damage to the filtration membrane in an individual with renal disease results in loss of bigger molecules like plasma proteins mainly Albumin RBCs etc When Albumin leaks into the tubules blood loses its capacity    See Answer
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