Asked by Nissa Taylor on Jun 23, 2024

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Total saturation of protein transporters for a given solute in the renal tubules would result in ________.

A) reabsorption of all the solute
B) a renal clearance of zero
C) a net filtration pressure of 1.0
D) appearance of that solute in the urine
E) absence of that solute from the urine

Protein Transporters

Proteins that aid in moving substances across cell membranes.

Renal Clearance

A measure of the rate at which the kidneys remove a substance from the blood, reflecting kidney function.

Net Filtration Pressure

The difference in pressure that drives fluid movement across capillary walls, influenced by hydrostatic and oncotic pressures.

  • Determine the essential components that participate in the processes of reabsorption and secretion in the kidneys and understand what influences their transport.
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Kelsea JacksonJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
When protein transporters in the renal tubules are totally saturated, they cannot reabsorb any more of the solute, leading to its appearance in the urine.