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An uncontrolled diabetic patient may occasionally have glucose appear in the urine. Which of the following statements is the best explanation for this phenomenon ?

A

High plasma levels of glucose cause 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 urine

C

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

D

The vasa recta transports glucose into urine.

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