The amount of Na⁺ excreted in the urine equals the amount of Na⁺ ____ minus the amount of Na⁺ ____. A) filtered; reabsorbed B) ingested; filtered C) ingested; metabolically consumed D) ingested; placed in storage E) secreted; reabsorbed

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Na⁺ is a combination of substances that are filtered by the kidneys. The amount of these substances excreted in the urine is equal to the amount that was filtered minus the amount that was reabsorbed. Therefore, the best choice is A, which describes the process of filtration and reabsorption in the kidneys. Choices B, C, D, and E do not accurately describe the relationship between the excretion of Na⁺ and other physiological processes.

The Amount of Na+ Excreted in the Urine Equals the Amount

The Amount of Na⁺ Excreted in the Urine Equals the Amount