Blood glucose control, diabetes and the urinary system

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The table below shows the concentrations of large proteins (such as albumin) and glucose in the blood plasma, glomerular filtrate, and urine of a healthy individual:

SubstanceConcentration in Blood Plasma / g dm−3\text{g dm}^{-3}g dm−3Concentration in Glomerular Filtrate / g dm−3\text{g dm}^{-3}g dm−3Concentration in Urine / g dm−3\text{g dm}^{-3}g dm−3
Large Proteins70.00.00.0
Glucose1.01.00.0

Using your knowledge of the structure and function of the nephron, explain the physiological processes that account for these concentration values.

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