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Function of the Tubules
Question

In a healthy man, glucose is not found in urine. Which one of the following statements justifies this?

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Solution

Glucose is filtered because it is a micromolecule. It is a high threshold substance. Normally it is completely reabsorbed into the peritubular capillaries from PCT by active transport.

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