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Which of the following substances does NOT NOT normally be expected to appear in normally pass through from glomerular urine? capillaries into the filtrate?

  • A. water
  • B. albumin
  • C. urea
  • D. sodium ions
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: albumin. Glomerular capillaries have a filtration barrier that prevents large molecules like albumin from passing into the filtrate. Water (A), urea (C), and sodium ions (D) are smaller molecules that can pass through the filtration barrier and are normally found in the filtrate. Albumin, being a large protein molecule, is normally retained in the blood and not expected to appear in the filtrate. This is essential for maintaining proper blood composition and oncotic pressure.