The filtrate in the proximal convoluted tubule of the human does not normally include
A)ions.
B)glucose.
C)plasma proteins.
D)amino acids.
E)dissolved gases.

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The proximal convoluted tubule is responsible for selective reabsorption of water, ions, and most nutrients (such as glucose, amino acids, and dissolved gases) back into the bloodstream. However, plasma proteins are generally too large to pass through the filtration membrane in the glomerulus and therefore do not appear in the filtrate.

The Filtrate in the Proximal Convoluted Tubule of the Human