Which statement best describes the function of tubular reabsorption?
A)Tubular reabsorption removes toxins from the blood that was not filtered.
B)Tubular reabsorption moves items from the peritubular capillary blood into the filtrate.
C)Tubular reabsorption moves blood plasma through the filtration membrane of the glomerular capillaries.
D)Tubular reabsorption reclaims items from filtrate and returns them to the blood.

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Tubular reabsorption reclaims items such as water, glucose, amino acids, and ions from the filtrate that were not needed to be excreted and returns them to the blood for further use in the body.

Which Statement Best Describes the Function of Tubular Reabsorption