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Question at position 58 Renal clearance is increased by which of the following?Increased tubular secretionDecreased GFRIncreased reabsorption and decreased secretionIncreased tubular reabsorption
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A.Increased tubular secretion
B.Decreased GFR
C.Increased reabsorption and decreased secretion
D.Increased tubular reabsorption
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The question asks which change would lead to increased renal clearance.
Option 1: Increased tubular secretion. This adds more substance from the blood into the tubular lumen, enhancing the amount eliminated in urine, there......Login to view full explanationLog in for full answers
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