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ARCH-B-10: Renal Vessels, Nephron Ultrafiltration, Selective PCT Reabsorption & ADH Osmoregulation
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ARCH-B-10: Why the 135s Classroom Method Fails Under the 90s Clock
Standard Classroom Method (Too Slow)~135s (Blows 90s Clock)
Trace each solute through the nephron:
- Plasma proteins: ; blocked by the glomerular basement membrane in filtrate and in urine.
- Glucose: small molecule (); filtered freely into Bowman's capsule , then ** selectively reabsorbed in the PCT** in final urine.
- Urea: small molecule; filtered freely and concentrated as water is reabsorbed in final urine.
- Plasma proteins: ; blocked by the glomerular basement membrane in filtrate and in urine.
- Glucose: small molecule (); filtered freely into Bowman's capsule , then ** selectively reabsorbed in the PCT** in final urine.
- Urea: small molecule; filtered freely and concentrated as water is reabsorbed in final urine.
The Fast ShortcutTarget: 35s (Saves 100s)
Bowman's capsule has **glucose () & urea (), no protein ()**; PCT reabsorbs of glucose Urine has **only urea ()**.
Where Students Lose Time: In 5 past UAT-UK questions (2.15% of Biology), candidates lose 100s by proteins and blood cells are too large for ultrafiltration; glucose is filtered and then completely reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule. Instead, apply B9 with Maths 1 skill M4.14.
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