The following results are obtained from a urinalysis on a patient who developed membranous glomerulonephritis following hepatitis B infection:

-What is/are the primary structure(s)in the glomerulus that has/have been affected to cause these results?

Question

The following results are obtained from a urinalysis on a patient who developed membranous glomerulonephritis following hepatitis B infection:
 
-What is/are the primary structure(s)in the glomerulus that has/have been affected to cause these results?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Podocytes are the primary structure in the glomerulus that has been affected to cause these results. Podocytes are specialized epithelial cells that wrap around the capillaries in the glomerulus and form the filtration slits. These slits allow water and small molecules to pass through, while preventing larger molecules such as proteins from passing through. Damage to podocytes can lead to proteinuria, which is the presence of protein in the urine.

The Following Results Are Obtained from a Urinalysis on a Patient