What happens to glucose molecules if the carrier proteins for tubular reabsorption are saturated and have reached their transport maximum?
What will be an ideal response?
Any glucose molecules unable to bind to carrier proteins will not likely be transported and reabsorbed from the renal tubule. These excess glucose molecules will end up in the urine.
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Lymphatic capillaries
A. cannot be discerned structurally from cardiovascular system capillaries. B. originate as closed-ended tubes associated with blood capillary networks. C. filter lymph. D. concentrate lymph prior to passing it to larger lymphatic vessels. E. include layers of smooth muscle for peristalsis.
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A flat, thin structure made of dense connective tissue that serves to attach a muscle to a bone (or to another muscle) is a(n)
A. superficial fascia. B. aponeurosis. C. tendon. D. myolemma. E. perimysium.