Why blood cells and protein molecules get passed into the filtrate that moves through kidneys nephron tubules?

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Why blood cells and protein molecules get passed into the filtrate that moves through kidneys nephron tubules?

2007-11-28 15:42:29 · 3 answers · asked by Gail C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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When part of the kidneys is damaged, proteins and even blood cells may appear in the urine.

2007-11-28 15:57:46 · answer #1 · answered by OKIM IM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

2016-09-21 16:07:40 · answer #2 · answered by Austin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Small proteins may naturally cross over the fenestrated glomerular capillaries but red blood cells should never cross the glomerular membrane. If there are RBCs and protein it is indicative of glomerular breakdown, i.e. kidney failure

2007-11-28 18:49:36 · answer #3 · answered by birdie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋