Which of These Statements Correctly Describes Tubular Secretion

question 194

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements correctly describes tubular secretion?

• A)It refers to the movement of a substance from the peritubular capillary blood into the tubular lumen.
• B)It can occur by active or passive transport mechanisms.
• C) Tubular secretion of K⁺ occurs in the proximal convoluted tubules and is stimulated by aldosterone.
• D) It is a supplemental mechanism that hastens elimination of compounds from the body.

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