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Question 14

Cells lining the first part of a nephron tubule have damaged microvilli.

What is the most likely effect of this damage?

[1]
A

less glucose is reabsorbed into the blood because less energy is available for active transport

B

less glucose is filtered into Bowman's capsule because less energy is available for active transport

C

less glucose is reabsorbed into the blood because the surface area is smaller

D

less glucose is filtered into Bowman's capsule because the surface area is smaller

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7.4 Blood glucose and the urinary system Questions

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94 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 7.4 Blood glucose and the urinary system, covering 7.4.1 Insulin and blood glucose control, 7.4.2 Glucagon and blood glucose regulation, 7.4.3 Type 1 and type 2 diabetes, 7.4.4 Structure of the urinary system, 7.4.5 Structure and function of the nephron, 7.4.6 ADH and water regulation, 7.4.7 Treatments for kidney failure, and 7.4.8 Production of urea in the liver. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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