The basal lamina of which structure may thicken abnormally in long-term diabetics causing kidney failure?
A)the dermis
B)the epidermis
C)the glomerulus
D)the bladder epithelium
E)the pericardium

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The glomerulus is a part of the kidney that is responsible for filtering blood. Long-term uncontrolled diabetes can lead to thickening of the basal lamina of the glomerulus, causing an abnormal filtration process and ultimately leading to kidney failure.

The Basal Lamina of Which Structure May Thicken Abnormally in Long-Term