Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Most filtrate (99%) is eliminated as urine.
• B) Normal filtrate contains a large amount of protein.
• C) Reabsorption of water in the filtrate may be hormonally controlled.
• D) Sodium ions are secreted into the filtrate of the proximal convoluted tubule.
• E) Hormones play a minor role in fluid homeostasis.

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