Which of the following is FALSE concerning renal handling of glucose?
A) Once glucose concentration in the plasma exceeds the renal threshold, glucose will be excreted in the urine.
B) Glucose is actively reabsorbed in the proximal tubule.
C) The maximum rate of glucose reabsorption is 375 mg/min.
D) The maximum rate of glucose filtration is 375 mg/min.
E) Glucose is completely reabsorbed when its plasma concentration is 100 mg/dL.
Ans: D) The maximum rate of glucose filtration is 375 mg/min.
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