Which One of the Following Statements Regarding Creatinine Is Correct

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements regarding creatinine is correct?

• A) Most intraindividual variation in serum creatinine is due to muscle mass.
• B) Serum creatinine levels are not affected by renal disease.
• C) Creatinine production increases when serum creatinine is elevated.
• D) Creatinine is completely reabsorbed (not excreted)by the renal tubules.

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