Why does elevated protein concentration in Bowman's capsule fluid necessarily indicate glomerular filtration failure?

💡 Explanation

A high protein concentration in Bowman's capsule implies the glomerular basement membrane's size-selective filtration is impaired, because it normally prevents large proteins from entering; therefore, the membrane is likely damaged, rather than proteins being degraded or inflammation causing production.

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