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Physiology Kidneys and Body Fluids b6008365

In renal disease albumin is first to appear in urine because

A
Of its high concentration in plasma
B
Has molecular weight slightly greater than the molecules normally getting filtered
C
High albumin : globulin ratio
D
Tubular epithelial cells are sensitive to albumin
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (b) Has molecular weight slightly greater than the molecules normally getting filtered(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.677)Glomerular membrane permits neutral substances up to 4 nm in diameter. Substances greater than 8nm diameter are totally excludedAlbumin size is 7 nm. So, it has molecular weight slightly greater than the molecules normally getting filtered

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