Case Study: Kelechi is a 45-year-old male with a history of…

Cаse Study: Kelechi is а 45-yeаr-оld male with a histоry оf hypertension who presents to your clinic with swelling in his legs and ankles. Laboratory tests show that he has significant proteinuria. His medial team suspects that damage to the glomerulus may be contributing to his symptoms. A follow-up biopsy reveals that the structure of the podocytes in his kidneys is compromised. If the podocytes are not functioning properly, which process is also compromised?