Renal threshold for glucose is______________?

Correct answer: C. 180 mg/ dl

  • A. 80 mg%
  • B. 100 mg%
  • C. 180 mg/ dl
  • D. 200 mg%

Explanation

The renal threshold for glucose is about 180 mg/dL, above which the renal tubules cannot reabsorb all filtered glucose and glucosuria may occur. The unit mg% is equivalent to mg/dL, making option c correct.

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