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Protein does not normally leave the glomerular capillaries, so urine should contain only:
ATotal amounts
BTested amounts
CTracked amounts
DTrace amounts
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Trace amounts
1. Higher levels suggest damage to the glomeruli.
2. The barrier normally holds protein back.
3. So only trace amounts should appear.
_Source: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 25, The Urinary System._
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