Which statement is NOT true regarding kidney function?

a. The renal tubule can modify tubular filtrate by reabsorption and secretion
b. The kidneys filter about 180 liters plasma/day
c. Each minute, about 120 ml filtrate enters the glomerular capsule
d. Composition of the filtrate cannot be modified as it passes through the collecting tubules


Answer: d. Composition of the filtrate cannot be modified as it passes through the collecting tubules

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