Secretion of a drug into the renal tubule generally occurs at the:

a. loop of Henle. c. distal tubule.
b. proximal tubule. d. collecting duct.


ANS: B

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A Incorrect: Secretion of the drug into the renal tubule does not occur at the loop of Henle.
B Correct: As shown in Figure 1-10 on page 23, the secretion of the drug into the renal tubule occurs at the proximal tubule.
C Incorrect: Secretion of the drug into the renal tubule does not occur at the distal tubule.
D Incorrect: Secretion of the drug into the renal tubule does not occur at the collecting duct.

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