Which stage of urine production involves returning water, nutrients, and electrolytes to the bloodstream?
A) filtration
B) excretion
C) secretion
D) reabsorption
D) reabsorption
Reabsorption is when water, nutrients, and electrolytes are returned to the
bloodstream. Filtration removes substances from the bloodstream. Secretion is when ammonia,
uric acid, and other waste substances are added directly to the renal tubule. Excretion is not a
stage of urine production.
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