The term transport maximum, Tm, refers to
a. the maximum amount of a substance that the tubular cells can transport within a given period.
b. the maximum amount of a substance that flows through the peritubular capillary within a given period.
c. the maximum rate of diffusion of sodium through the glomerular membrane.
d. the maximum amount of filtrate that can be produced in the presence of aquaporins.
A
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A. medulla oblongata B. midbrain C. cerebellum D. cerebrum
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A) oral B) orbital C) nasal D) middle ear
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