Nephritis may lead to cessation of blood filtering by the glomerulus because the kidney is
A) located behind the intestines.
B) directly connected to the inferior vena cava
C) a paired structure.
D) surrounded by a tough renal capsule.
E) divided into a cortex and medulla.

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The tough renal capsule surrounding the kidney can become inflamed or damaged in nephritis, leading to impaired function of the glomeruli, which are responsible for filtering blood.

Nephritis May Lead to Cessation of Blood Filtering by the Glomerulus