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In a diabetic patient , glucose appears in the urine. Which of the following statements is the best explanation for this phenomenon ?

A

Low plasma levels of glucose causes glucose to be secreted by the proximal tubule.

B

The kidney is a significant site for glucose synthesis , which causes glucose to occasionally appear in the urine.

C

The high concentration of glucose saturates the reabsorption pumps , causing glucose to appear in the urine.

D

The vasa recta transport glucose into the urine.

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