Tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion differ in that

Tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion differ in that


A. tubular secretion is a passive process; tubular reabsorption uses active transport.

B. tubular secretion adds materials to the filtrate; tubular reabsorption removes materials from the filtrate.

C. tubular reabsorption increases urine volume; tubular secretion decreases urine volume.

D. tubular reabsorption occurs in Bowman's capsule; tubular secretion occurs in the peritubular capillary.

E. tubular secretion moves materials from the filtrate into the blood; tubular reabsorption moves materials from the blood into the filtrate.


Answer: B. tubular secretion adds materials to the filtrate; tubular reabsorption removes materials from the filtrate.


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