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Typically, as GFR increases, teh Na+ of the filtrate reaching the DCT will

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As GFR increases, the Na+ concentration of the filtrate reaching the DCT will decrease.

Step-by-step explanation:

As GFR (glomerular filtration rate) increases, the Na+ concentration of the filtrate reaching the DCT (distal convoluted tubule) will decrease. This is because an increase in GFR leads to a higher volume of filtrate passing through the renal tubules, resulting in less time for reabsorption of sodium ions. As a result, more sodium ions will be excreted in the urine. This is an important mechanism to maintain sodium balance in the body.

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