In order to maintain the extracellular environment:
a. the nephron absorbs waste products of metabolism.
b. the nephron adjusts urinary excretion of water and electrolytes to maintain balance.
c. the distal tubule secretes Na and Ca.
d. glucose is absorbed in the collecting ducts.
b
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