Which type of urinary casts are solidified TammHorsfall mucoproteins secreted from the tubular epithelial cells of individual nephrons?
granular
hyaline
waxy
pigment
Correct Answer :
B. hyaline
the most common type of cast is hyaline cast that is solidified Tamm Horsfall mucoproteins secreted from the tubular epithelial cells of individual nephrons.
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