GCEBiologyExcretion2022

A patient's urine sample was found to contain glucose and proteins. This condition most likely indicates

Aefficient functioning of the loop of Henle
Bdamage to the glomerular membraneCORRECT
Cincreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone
Dover-activity of the proximal convoluted tubule
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The glomerular membrane normally prevents large molecules such as proteins from passing into the filtrate. When this membrane is damaged, proteins leak into the filtrate and are excreted in urine; glucose also appears because the filtration load overwhelms reabsorption capacity. This is characteristic of conditions like glomerulonephritis.
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