Predict what would happen if the proximal convoluted tubule of the nephron lost its ability to reabsorb materials.
A. The volume of the urine would increase dramatically.
B. Nitrogenous wastes would accumulate dramatically in the blood.
C. K+ ions, Na+ ions, and HCO3- ions would be lost unnecessarily.
D. Glucose would lost unnecessarily.
E. Glucose, K+ ions, Na+ ions, and HCO3- ions would be lost unnecessarily.
E. Glucose, K+ ions, Na+ ions, and HCO3- ions would be lost unnecessarily.
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