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Which substance is normally absent from the glomerular filtrate of a healthy person?

Correct answer C. Plasma albumin

Explanation

The filtration barrier holds back blood cells and large plasma proteins such as albumin. Small molecules like glucose, urea and ions pass freely into the filtrate.

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