Albumin in the urine can indicate _____ of the urinary tract, particularly the glomeruli.

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Albumin in the urine can indicate inflammation of the urinary tract, particularly the glomeruli. The glomeruli are responsible for filtering blood to form urine, and inflammation of these structures can cause them to become more permeable to albumin, leading to its presence in the urine. Congenital absence, infection, and obstruction may cause other urinary symptoms, but are not directly related to albumin in the urine.

Albumin in the Urine Can Indicate _____ of the Urinary