4: Fanconi syndrome is a disorder where the Proximal convoluted Tubule is impaired and does not reabsorb like it does normally. This can lead to acidosis (high blood acid levels) and polyuria (frequent dilute urination).Explainthe normal way bicarbonate (HCO3-) and Glucose are reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule.Explainwhy not reabsorbing bicarbonate (HCO3-) and Glucose lead to acidosis and polyuria (respectively).

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4: Fanconi syndrome is a disorder where the Proximal convoluted Tubule is impaired and does not reabsorb like it does normally. This can lead to acidosis (high blood acid levels) and polyuria (frequent dilute urination).

1. Explainthe normal way bicarbonate (HCO3-) and Glucose are reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule.
2. Explainwhy not reabsorbing bicarbonate (HCO3-) and Glucose lead to acidosis and polyuria (respectively).

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