If You Were to Compare the Filtrate That Is Leaving

question 33

Multiple Choice

If you were to compare the filtrate that is leaving the glomerulus to urine that is exiting the body, you would find that some substances - such as hydrogen ions and toxins - are more concentrated in the urine. Which of the following statements explains this process?

• A)Hydrogen ions and toxins are reabsorbed by capillaries.
• B)Hydrogen ions and toxins are secreted from capillaries.
• C)Hydrogen ions and toxins are not filtered in nephrons.
• D)Hydrogen ions and toxins are stored in nephrons.

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