When the Tubular Maximum for a Substance Is Exceeded

question 100

Multiple Choice

When the tubular maximum for a substance is exceeded,

• A) more of the substance is reabsorbed.
• B) more of the substance is actively secreted.
• C) less of the substance is filtered in the renal corpuscle.
• D) the excess goes into the blood.
• E) the excess remains in the urine.

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