Tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion differ in that
A. tubular secretion is a passive process; tubular reabsorption uses active transport.
B. tubular reabsorption occurs in Bowman capsule; tubular secretion occurs in the peritubular capillary.
C. tubular reabsorption increases urine volume; tubular secretion decreases urine volume.
D. tubular secretion adds materials to the filtrate; tubular reabsorption removes materials from the filtrate.
E. tubular secretion moves materials from the filtrate into the blood; tubular reabsorption moves materials from the blood into the filtrate.
Answer: D
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