Which of the following statements are true of tubular secretion? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)
A)Hydrogen ions may be secreted in response to a decrease in the pH of the blood.
B)The metabolic products of medications may be secreted into the peritubular capillaries.
C)Creatinine is a nitrogenous waste product that may be actively secreted.
D)Tubular secretion takes place from the renal tubules to the peritubular capillaries.

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Tubular secretion involves the transfer of materials from the blood into the renal tubule. Hydrogen ions are secreted to help regulate blood pH, and creatinine is actively secreted as a waste product.

Which of the Following Statements Are True of Tubular Secretion