When plasma glucose concentrations are higher than the renal threshold, glucose concentrations in the filtrate exceed the transport maximum (Tm), and __________.

glucose is transported across the membrane by countertransport
the individual has eaten excessive amounts of sweets
the glucose is filtered out at the glomerulus
glucose appears in the urine


glucose appears in the urine

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