Which of the following cells found in increased numbers in the urine sediment is only indicative of nephron damage?
A) Erythrocytes
B) WBCs
C) Squamous epithelial cells
D) Renal tubular cells

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Renal tubular cells are only found in the urine sediment when there is damage to the nephrons, which are responsible for filtering the blood and producing urine. Erythrocytes (A), WBCs (B), and squamous epithelial cells (C) can all be found in the urine sediment for various reasons and are not specific to nephron damage.

Which of the Following Cells Found in Increased Numbers in the Urine