A friend receives the results of a urine test and finds that dissolved nutrients, such as amino acids and glucose, are present in his urine. You deduce that part of his kidney is not functioning properly. Which part is most likely malfunctioning?

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The proximal tubules are responsible for reabsorbing nutrients like amino acids and glucose from the filtrate back into the bloodstream. If these nutrients are present in the urine, it suggests that the proximal tubules are not functioning properly.

A Friend Receives the Results of a Urine Test and Finds