Which of These Statements Does NOT Apply to Potassium

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT apply to potassium

• A)It is secreted in the proximal tubule.
• B)It is actively secreted in the distal and collecting tubules.
• C)Its secretion is controlled by aldosterone.
• D)Its secretion is linked with Na⁺ reabsorption by the Na⁺-K⁺ pump.

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