Given that glucose is reabsorbed by carrier-mediated transport, what functional aspect of carrier-mediated transport does the appearance of glucose in urine demonstrate? Explain.

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A: Blood vessels transmit nutrients and oxygen throughout the body and assist in gas exchange.

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Q: Describe the role of the glycocalyx when cells interact with their environment.

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