Which solutes were not filtered by the nephron? What could the unknown substance be? Why do urea and ammonia levels increase after filtration occurs?

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Which solutes were not filtered by the nephron? What could the unknown substance be? Why do urea and ammonia levels increase after filtration occurs?
Solute! Bowman
substance capsule
protein
0
glucose
unknown
substance
0.28
0.0003
0
Glomerulus
0.95
no data
0.0003
Loop of Collecting
Henle
duct
0
1.35
0
0.0003
0
0
2.10
SWA
0.65
0
Transcribed Image Text:Solute! Bowman substance capsule protein 0 glucose unknown substance 0.28 0.0003 0 Glomerulus 0.95 no data 0.0003 Loop of Collecting Henle duct 0 1.35 0 0.0003 0 0 2.10 SWA 0.65 0
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