Which statement best describes the function of tubular reabsorption?
A) Tubular reabsorption removes toxins from the blood that was not filtered.
B) Tubular reabsorption moves items from the peritubular capillary blood into the filtrate.
C) Tubular reabsorption moves blood plasma through the filtration membrane of the glomerular capillaries.
D) Tubular reabsorption reclaims items from filtrate and returns them to the blood.
Answer: D
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