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What happens to the glucose present in the filtrate when it reaches the proximal convoluted tubules?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Nephron Structure**: - The nephron is the functional and structural unit of the kidney, with each kidney containing about 1 million nephrons. - The nephron consists of several parts: the glomerulus, Bowman’s capsule, proximal convoluted tubule (PCT), loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule (DCT), and collecting duct. 2. **Filtrate Composition**: - The filtrate that enters the proximal convoluted tubule contains various substances, including essential nutrients and electrolytes. One of the key nutrients present is glucose. ...
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