Nutrients such as glucose and amino acids within the tubular fluid

A. have half of their plasma concentration secreted.
B. have a little less than half of their tubular fluid concentration reabsorbed.
C. are completely reabsorbed.
D. are completely secreted.
E. have concentrations in the filtrate and urine that match their transport maximum.


Answer: C

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