Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0073403717
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Chapter 23 - The Urinary System - Study Guide - Testing Your Recall - Page 922: 16

Answer

The answer for #16 is transport maximum.

Work Step by Step

The transport maximum for glucose in serum is usually estimated at about 370 mg/min-- that is approximately a concentration of about 300 mg per ml. When glucose levels exceed threshold the excess glucose is excreted in the urine. The transport threshold and transport maximum depend on the levels of serum-glucose linked transporter proteins (SGLT2) in the proximal convoluted tubules (PCTs).
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