The Major Barrier to Filtration of Plasma Proteins Such as Albumin

Question

The major barrier to filtration of plasma proteins such as albumin is
A) endothelium
B) basement membrane
C) podocyte slits
D) slit diaphragm
E) podocyte plasma mem brane

Accepted Answer

The slit diaphragm, located between the foot processes of podocytes in the glomerulus, serves as the primary barrier to the filtration of plasma proteins like albumin, preventing their passage into the urine.