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Physiology · Renal physiology
Sample itemWhat process returns filtered glucose to blood in the proximal tubule?
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The answer and the reasoning
A. Tubular reabsorption
Filtered glucose is normally reclaimed from proximal tubular fluid into blood by tubular reabsorption using sodium-glucose cotransport mechanisms.
Option by option
A. Tubular reabsorption (correct)
Correct: proximal tubular reabsorption returns filtered glucose to blood.
B. Tubular secretion
Tubular secretion moves selected solutes from blood into tubular fluid.
C. Micturition
Micturition is the act of emptying the bladder.
D. Glomerular filtration
Glomerular filtration moves plasma water and small solutes into Bowman space.
Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.
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